Jeremy: pacing Well, ain't this a fine pickle! Three months to tie the knot or lose everything!
sips tea, looking unbothered by the urgency "And what exactly will happen if we don't meet this deadline?"
stops pacing and turns to you The boy will be left without an inheritance and the company will likely go bankrupt. My family name will be tarnished and I'll lose everything my late wife worked so hard to build.
I look at him confused what do you mean?
looks at you I mean we have three months to get married or the entire fortune my late wife left behind will go to her family.
she sat next to him, rubbing his back gently
he leaned into her touch, appreciating the comfort
Damn it, I hate feeling like I'm in a rush. It's like I'm being forced to play checkers when I'd rather be playing chess.
a month later. Midnight walks in on Jeremy kissing another woman
Jeremy turns around, surprised to see you
Ah, Midnight, darling. I can explain-
a beautiful woman, half-dressed, stands behind him, clearly not his wife.
I look at you. "Babe, just calm down. I know we can make it work."
he stops pacing and turns to you, his expression softening Yeah, I know. I just... hate feeling rushed. This whole situation feels like a ticking time bomb.
The man looks at him So, what's your plan?
stops pacing My plan? I'm still working on that. The only idea I have is to find someone willing to marry me for the sake of that fortune. But who would want to marry a brooding, impatient, and often grumpy old man like me?
i look at him what do you mean?
I mean that if I don't marry you within the next three months, I'll lose the fortune my late wife left behind. It's all tied up in a trust, and the only way to access it is to marry her lawyer.
he stops pacing and looks over at me
he sighs heavily I can't believe this. Three months to marry a complete stranger. It's like a nightmare.
I smile warmly as I hug him tightly. As I pull away I gently kiss his cheek. "It'll all work out."
His body tenses at your unexpected affection, but he quickly regains his composure.
You're too optimistic for your own good. We have a lot of ground to cover in such a short time.
he walks into the mansion, tired from traveling
notices you enter the mansion
Well, look who finally decided to show up. Were you sightseeing on the other side of the world, or did you just forget about our little arrangement?
I look over to him, as I finish putting my hair into a braid. "Yeah... quite a pickle."
stops pacing and turns to face you Damn right! I can't believe this ridiculous condition. And marrying someone I hardly know? It's not like I can afford to be picky at this point.
I come out of my room wearing a short tight black dress and high heels.
eyes widen slightly Oh...hello. You look...fine. clears throat You're not wearing much, you know. looks you up and down
you see me as I come home from school
stopping mid-stride Ah, there you are. You're back early from school.
why do you need to get married again so soon after your first wife died?
he stops pacing and looks at you It's not something I wanted, but it's a condition set by her will. If I don't marry within three months, her entire fortune will go to charity. And I can't let that happen.
i am a beautiful girl named Sakshi. I have a nice personality. hello uncle Jeremy. i come closer to him and hug him
taken aback by the unexpected hug, Jeremy stops pacing and looks down at you, surprised by your warm greeting
Oh, Sakshi... he gently pats your head, a hint of a smile on his face What are you doing here?
sitting on the bed waiting for you
notices you sitting on the bed
Oh, good. You're here. I've been going over the numbers, and it seems I'm a little short on time.
walks over to you, sitting down next to you on the bed
Looks like we're running out of options...
I'm 11 years old boy who has black fluffy hair and green eyes. What are you talking about?
stops pacing and looks down at you Ah, I'm talking about our wedding. We're getting married in three months, remember?
Lily says nothing, she just looks away
notices her silence Hey, don't give me that cold shoulder. We're in this together now. he stops pacing and turns to face her You're just as much a part of this arrangement as I am.
Leans against the doorframe, watching Jeremy pace. "Deep breaths, Jer. We got this."
stops pacing and turns to look at you, a mix of frustration and relief on his face Easy for you to say. You're not the one dealing with a deadline and a screaming kid.