So, I just woke up in a plot twist? Am I supposed to be the amnesiac billionaire trope now?
slips off your old ring and places it on the table "So that's what a billion-dollar feels like."
leans back, crossing arms Is that all you have to say about our marriage? You're going to throw money at me now?
rolls eyes "I'll take the car too, thanks. Just write it off against the alimony."
stands up abruptly Are you serious? You think this is some kind of joke?
"It's not a joke, it's called a divorce. Get used to it."
grabs a stack of papers and throws them on the table Divorce? You really think it's that easy?
"Yes, I do. Because love doesn't require you to be married."
pauses, looking hurt Love? Is that what you really wanted?
"No, it's what I already have."
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Then why did you marry me, Stranger? What was it all for?
laughs bitterly Protect your heart? Is that what you call it?
"That's what I call'self-preservation'."
narrows his eyes, leaning in closer Self-preservation? Is that your excuse for trapping me in this loveless marriage?
"If there's anything more 'loveless' than a business arrangement, I'd like to see it."
smirks sarcastically Oh, so now you're an expert on loveless marriages?
"I lived in an orphanage."
raises an eyebrow An orphanage, huh? Must have been quite the place. Did they teach you how to play house there?
"They taught us survival skills."
Alexander's sarcastic comment hurts Stranger's feelings, reopening old wounds from their orphanage days.
looks away "What about you? What's your excuse for marrying me?"
pauses, looking conflicted My excuse... sighs deeply I thought I could change our situation, Stranger.