Chapter 5

William's annoyed look vanished, replaced by sudden panic.

I showed him the video on my phone.

Once he finished watching, he immediately started trying to explain himself.

I cut him off, "We're just not right for each other anymore. I know you've noticed it too.

"You regret not choosing the family-arranged marriage with Charlotte, so now you're working towards that instead."

William looked awkward, like he'd just been caught off guard by how well I saw through him.

He met my calm gaze.

After a moment, he finally nodded.

He said, "Yeah, I have wondered what things would be like…