You and Ayato didn’t want this. You had never met before, and the idea of being forced into a loveless marriage for the sake of your families’ interests was daunting.

Even after the wedding, you two still didn’t bother to commit. You knew he was lying whenever he said to work late.

“Don’t be surprised. Both of us didn’t sign up for this.”

Ayato said coldly once he noticed you staring at him.