Chapter 60

"Look," Grant said, clearing up the silence. "I know, this is all messed up."

"Tell me about it." She said sarcastically, rolling her eyes. She felt his glare on her but didn't turn to look at him, opting to keep her eyes on the TV.

"Not now, please."

She scoffed.

"We aren't the perfect couple, not by a long shot. However, I've come to adapt to this… alliance, that's what you called it right?"

She turned to him. He wasn't looking at her, his gaze was unfocused in front of him. "Yes, an alliance. That you formed with my family before I even knew about it."

"It's too late to go back now."

"What makes you think I'll sit tight and just go along with this? I could… go to the police or something."

"You wouldn't." His gaze turned to her. "Your father would be at fault."

Malia bit her lip. "So what?"

"First of all, we are not getting divorced. Ever. And also, I would appreciate it if you kept the sarcasm out of your tone."

"And I wo