ng of a new day in their contract marriage. While their hearts were filled with curiosity about how to go through

settled over them. They had made a commitment to each other, and they intended t

fection and seriousness. They discussed on their shared living arrangements, the amount of time to

Ethan's with genuine concern. "To discuss how we're both feeling abo

y important that we keep the lines of communication open and addre

ns, and Ethan knew that she took their agreement seriously. He admired her willin

pective commitments for the da

voice filled with reassurance. "No matter what cha

"I know, Ethan. I'm grateful for your presence in my lif

ir individual responsibilities with the knowledge of a g

f congratulatory messages from his employees. Smiles adorned th

tions, Mr.

the wedding! I

e amazing! We can'

pied with the conversation he had with Amelia that morning. He appreciated t

s parents, his meetings with agencies concerning the contract marriage and the signing of the contract marriage. His employees

s. His secretary, Sarah, brought a bouquet of flowers, and even the senio

ntain a good composure while his heart was still filled wi

invited him to a nearby cafe. As they sat down with their s

layful smile. "You didn't even tell me that you were

arefully. "Well, it was a beautiful day," he replie

, Ethan, you're usually more open

complicated," he confessed. "The wedding was more of a celebration for our families. It's a long

ntract marriage? That's certainly unconve

ontract marriage to meet his parents' expectations. "Man,

"Wow, Ethan, that's quite a journey," he said, his tone thoughtful. "I'm hap

id, a sense of relief washing over him. "It's been a rollercoaster,

eet her someday. She must be pretty am

p. "She is," he replied sincerely. "And I'm

taking a sip from his glass. After having some conversation , they l

he tasks at hand. The conversation with James during lunch had momentarily shifted his focus, but as t

ojects. In the busyness of the workday, he hardly noticed that he had left Amelia at home. The weight of

arah, knocked on his door that h

oice gentle. "You've had a long day. Would you lik

ow late it had become. He had lost track

d, running a hand through his hair. "And thank you,

he had spent the entire day attending to his work, neglecting the woman who bought him the time and space he needed to breathe. He turned his chai

occupied mind as he placed

thought," James said,

king about Amelia," he admitted. "I left her at home this morning

able. You're adjusting to a lot of changes righ

vident in his voice. "But I don't w

ke a short break and check in on her? It might give you some

at a short break wouldn't significantly affect his

reaching for his phone.

ang, he felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. He wanted to hear her voice

of relief in his tone. "I just wanted

doing fine, Ethan. Just spent some time unp

surance washing over him. "I've been thinking about

I understand. We both have responsibilities

nderstanding nature. "Still, I wish I could be

w. But remember, we have our in

ense of comfort . "You're right

ction and ease with Amelia, even from a distance. He r

new that his dedication to both his job and his new relationship with Amelia was

an. She couldn't help but wonder why he had decided to reach out to her during his busy workda

to jump to conclusions. After all, they had been communicating regul

w ideas about their contract marriage, or perhaps he wanted to discuss how they would handle cert

ed to overwhelm her. She had decided to trust Ethan and his intentions, but

mind kept wandering back to their conversation. She found herself recalling their conversation

couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. She knew that whatever he wanted to talk about would l