Chapter 1002 Catching Feelings

• "I never thought you would actually agree to marry someone like me," his voice softened, quieter than the whisper of the night breeze. "Sebastian's intel was spot-on. He didn't lead you astray. Our marriage was a deal between you and my grandfather right from the start."
• "And it wasn't until our wedding day that I fully understood the terms of this deal. That night, I put you to the test. Surprisingly, you pledged never to regret marrying me. You even vowed to make an effort to start a family with me. Can you believe it? I saw you as a naïve, foolish girl at that moment."
• As he spoke, he gently stroked Cherise's forehead, his smile remarkably tender. "It's almost unbelievable that not long after that day, I found myself catching feelings for the same silly girl..."