the customer wanted. After all, that was one expensive wedding dress.Marcus was nonchalant, and the smile on his aloof face never did reach his eyes.Cordelia could not help tightening her hold

to that point… Why did you have to vent and buy the dress? It cost more than $4,000. Do you know how long that would last us?”He genuinely did not know that. It had probably been too small of a meal to him in the past.Cordelia sneaked a peek at him, but his chiseled face was still blank.“I… I’m not blaming you.” She softened and said, “I just meant that we’re already married. We have to think about the future. I know that you were venting on my behalf, but hold yourself back when the time calls for it. There is lots more to spend on our home…”Home? For some reason, the corner of Marcus’ lips ticked up automatically when he heard the word.“Besides, I haven’t gotten my wedding gift yet. There’ll be other uses for it. We can’t splurge so lavishly.”Cordelia’s voice went softer and softer. Worry crept up on her face once she thought of her mother, who was hospitalized, and her brother, who was still waiting for his allowance. She dared not let Marcus find out, though. She was supposed to be Yelena to him.“Splur