Is it love
Bella Point of view
"When I first approached you about the contract marriage," he started, his voice steady but tinged with regret, "it wasn't just a random choice. Jonathan mentioned to you your circumstances, your drive, your need to find stability. He thought you'd be a perfect fit for what I needed."
I blinked, the memory of that day flashing vividly in my mind. "You mean when you stopped me on my way home from work? When you asked me to marry you like it was just another business deal?"
He nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips. "You looked at me like I was insane."
"Because you were!" I shot back, crossing my arms. "Who does that? Propose a contract marriage to a stranger?"
