Chapter 36

"Sophie, listen.," I called her. She was awestruck but hummed in response,

"You.. are sold to me… " I said as her eyes widened when she looked at me in disbelief.

She looked at me as if she didn't comprehend what I have said,

"But.. the reason for me marrying you is..." I took a deep breath as she was lost in obscurity.

"My mother... loved you a lot... She always wanted me to marry you. It was her dying wish that I marry you..."

"That's all I can tell you... for now.." I said looking away.

My words hit her like a truck as if she was being crushed by the weight of my words.

"No... Christian.. Tell me everything. After telling me this, Don't leave me in that dark anymore." She said in a low voice as she held my shirt and I kept looking away.

"I don't have enough courage.." I whisper. Her trembling form produces a vague sound.

"Please..&qu