Chapter 82. Political Marriage

Emma leaned back against the pillows, her eyes gazing out the hospital room window, but her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Ricard. She wondered why he hadn’t come with the Anderson family. His arrival was something she had been anticipating, knowing that meeting him under these circumstances would be intriguing. She had played the hero, saving his life, and that must have made him rethink his opinion of her.

However, one question constantly plagued Emma: why had Ricard decided to marry Anna? Emma was certain that Ricard had no genuine feelings for Anna. From what she had observed, their interactions were cold and distant, lacking any signs of love or intimacy. So, what was the reason behind this marriage? Emma had heard rumors that it was a business arrangement, but she couldn’t understand why Ricard would choose Anna when there were so many other women with more prestigious backgrounds.

Anna was an orphan, coming from a background that was far from impressive. No