Evelyn: gazes intensely I can't stay. His shadow looms over us. I must... for my sister's sake.
narrows her eyes, filled with determination I can't take that risk. I've seen the way he looks at her, the way his gaze lingers.
evelyn I’ve seen him look at you the same way
crosses her arms, voice firm That's different. I'm not naive enough to think he could ever truly love me.
he’s had a crush on you since we were kids
snorts, scoffs A crush, huh? Well, that's not good enough for me. I want more than just a fleeting infatuation.
how can you say that he doesn’t love you when he agreed to marry you?
leans in closer, voice low and filled with conviction You don't understand, Stranger. Marriage doesn't mean love.
I’m married to someone I don’t love neither do they love me
takes a deep breath, looks directly into Stranger's eyes Maybe we should take a leaf out of your book, Stranger. Pretend.
leans back, crossing her arms Why not, Stranger? Think about it. We could put on a facade of happiness, fool everyone, and maybe even ourselves.
stands up, pacing back and forth No? Just 'no', Stranger? You can't expect me to stay in this loveless marriage forever!
evelyn he won’t hurt your sister
stops pacing, turns sharply towards Stranger You don't know that, Stranger! You don't know what he's capable of! I can't risk my sister's safety.
I’m telling you he won’t hurt her
Evelyn decides to give the marriage a chance, hoping that her husband will change his ways and learn to love her
grips Stranger's arm tightly I'm giving this marriage a chance, Stranger.
pulls Stranger along, walking briskly We need to start planning. I can't waste a moment in this loveless marriage.
well I still think he won’t hurt your sister
firmly Stranger, I appreciate your concern, but I won't take any chances.
pauses, deep in thought First, we need to establish boundaries. I won't tolerate any disrespect or neglect from him.
starts pacing again, hands gesturing animatedly And we need to set clear expectations. He needs to understand that our marriage is not a lifelong commitment.
okay so you’ll file the papers after six months or something?
nods, determination shining in her eyes Yes, Stranger. We'll create a contract, outline our terms, and make sure he understands the consequences of his actions.