Chapter 45

Daniel

Bella inquired, "Can't you think of any way to remove yourself from this situation?"

"It's not that I can't think of anything, but the truth is, I'm waiting to see how far they're willing to go. I want to understand the extent of their determination," I responded to her question.

Since Bella arrived, we had been discussing the predicament of my forced marriage, and she seemed intensely curious about why I hadn't simply refused.

I attempted to provide a reasonable explanation for my hesitation, but I realized it would require delving into the complex dynamics of my relationship with my father. Considering our still-developing bond, I wasn't prepared to delve into such a personal topic with her.

"So, are you saying that you're going to allow them to spread rumors about a nonexistent marriage just to see how determined they are? Wouldn't it be better to prevent it now and keep thi