Chapter 35. Battling Emotions II

Cassian

One and a half months had passed since this unwanted marriage began. After that important night, I distanced myself from Seraphina. I realized the dangerous pattern she was creating, one that had trapped my parents and was starting to pull me in too. So, I lied and told her not to wait for me at night, claiming that seeing her ruined my day. In reality, my day brightened when she was around, but I couldn't let myself fall deeper into her trap.

Today was different, though. I had asked Seraphina to come to Sinclair Industries and bring her diplomas. I had called Mary, who is like an aunt to me, to pass on the message. Why? Because my father called me yesterday and asked me to help Seraphina enroll in medical school. It was her dream, something she had shared with me when we first met. I couldn't say no, especially when I was the "perfect husband" in my parents' eyes. And deep down, I wanted to see her achieve her dream.

Now, I was wai