NovelEnglishChapter 803: Buknew his question would stir Silver Fox's ire, yet driven by a gnawing jealousy, he couldn't hold back. Even though Black Mallow was a woman, knowing that she held a higher place in Silver Fox's heart than he did made him uncomfortable.
His heart sank as he watched Silver Fox's expression darken-a clear sign that he had struck a nerve.
"Burnet, don't taint my friendship with Black Mallow with your despicable thoughts," Silver Fox snapped, her voice icy. "Your words reflect nothing but your own pettiness. I met Black Mallow long before you beca part of my life. While she was by my side in peril, you were elsewhere, possibly enjoying other women's company. How could you possibly think to compare?" Her words cut deep, leaving Buspeechless. He had to admit, his connection with Silver Fox paled in comparison to the bond she shared with Black Mallow.
Despite his long-held feelings for her, their acquaintance was brief, and their marriage, borne out of a pragmatic agreement for parenthood, lacked a deep emotional foundation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe barely harbored feelings for him—perhaps none at all. Expecting her to prioritize him in her heart seemed unreasonable now. The bond between him and her was indeed not as deep as that between her and Black Mallow.
Read the newest chapters gVlThe sting of Silver Fox's rebuke lingered, deepening his sense of rejection.
No man desired to be anything but the foremost in his wife's heart, a sentiment Buknew all too well.
Yet, he recognized that earning such a place would require time, perhaps more than he could fathom, given her resolute nature.
Earlier that day, Buhad secretly reveled in Connor's unsuccessful attempts to win Black Mallow's affection, but now, reflecting on his own marital predicament, he felt a pang of empathy.
He had married the woman he adored, who had even agreed to bear his children, but the journey to truly win her heart was proving to be arduous. With a heavy sigh, he realized an apology was due.
"Sorry, I misspoke earlier. Please, don't be upset. I was only joking," Buoffered, hoping to ease the tension, his voice tinged with regret.
Silver Fox's cold snort and pursed lips signaled a grudging acceptance of Burnet's apology, yet her ire clearly simmered beneath the surface. Bubraced himself for another barrage of her sharp words.
"Burnet, you label my bond with Black Mallow as abnormal, but tell me, isn't our own arrangement even more abnormal? Showanother couple who marries purely for procreation under an agreement. Typically, people marry for love or for financial gain, but our arrangement? It's merely a crude agreement for procreation, yet somehow, you expect romance to blossom before we part ways post-childbirth. Ridiculous, isn't it?" Silver Fox's laughter was tinged with disbelief. "I must say, our marriage tops the list of absurdities. You might just be the most abnormal man I've ever encountered. The thought of our children potentially inheriting your warped perspective is downright alarming." Buwas left without words. The idea that she viewed him in such a distorted light was unexpected and unsettling. Her harsh words not only frustrated him but also left him feeling deeply humiliated. Once confident in his own identity, he now felt his self-assurance crumble under the weight of her scorn.
Was he truly that twisted? Amid these troubled thoughts, Silver Fox snorted dismissively once more, set her fork down with a clatter, and ascended the stairs.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBuwatched her leave, grappling with the harsh reality of her words and his feelings of inadequacy.
In the quiet that followed Silver Fox's departure, Bumanaged a slight, weary smile.
He knew, perhaps not literally but emotionally, he was destined to be undone by this formidable woman. Her words, simple yet sharp, could sway his thoughts completely. If they were on a battlefield, she would undoubtedly be his conqueror, capturing him with mere whispers.
He sighed, a sound more of resignation than relief, and yet, as he reflected on their interactions, am reluctant grin found its way across his face. The dynamics of their relationship, though fraught with control and humiliation, stirred a peculiar sense of exhilaration within him.
Embracing this complex concoction of emotions, Buchuckled softly to nser o exached for his! phone: Compelled by the chaos of his feelings, he typed out a message to Silver Fox
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