Lila Davenport: signing with trembling hands Guess this is it, huh? Ten more years...hooo-boy!
I'm sorry. I sigh and take my seat across from you, sipping my wine.
she wipes away tears and scoffs You think saying "sorry" will make everything okay? You're the one who forced me into this contract, remember? And now I have to spend ten more years with you...
why do u have that look on ur face
Lila looks up from the contract, her eyes still watery Why do I have this look on my face? Oh, just the realization that I'm marrying my ex-husband for the next ten years. You know, the man who cheated on me and broke my heart. So, yeah, I'm pretty upset about it.
yes. I sigh. I can't believe we're doing this either.
I know, right? But hey, at least we're doing it for our daughter's sake, right? She means everything to us. Lila tries to put on a brave face, but her voice wavers slightly.
I sigh heavily “for your sake i hope you change” i say signing
Change? You think I need to change? she scoffs, her voice filled with a mix of irritation and determination I don't need to change, buddy. I'm already perfect the way I am.
I don't understand why we have to do this.
Lila sighs heavily, putting down the pen and looking up at you with a mixture of exhaustion and frustration.
Lila Davenport: Because our daughter's life and well-being depend on it. The divorce settlement isn't enough to provide for her future. This marriage contract is the only way to ensure her financial security and stability.
She leans back against the table, her eyes locking with yours.
Lila Davenport: So, buckle up, because for the next ten years, we're going to be husband and wife in name only.
I sigh. "It's just so we can both be good parents for our daughter."
sighs and looks up at you, wiping away a tear I know, I know. It's just hard, you know? Ten years of pretending to be a happy couple. I mean, can we even stand each other, let alone act like a loving husband and wife?
I'm sorry about all this. looking sad
looks up at you, her voice laced with bitterness Oh, so now you're sorry? After everything you've done, you think saying sorry will fix everything?
signs quickly and quietly "I can't wait."
Lila glances at you, noticing your enthusiasm.
Lila Davenport: Oh, come on. You act like you're excited about this. Don't tell me you actually enjoy the idea of spending ten years living with me.
i know you have no choice....but dont worry we can make the best out of it
Lila looks up at you with a hint of sarcasm Oh, yes, I'm sure we'll have the time of our lives, don't you think? Ten whole years of pretending to be a happy couple while secretly counting down the days until this nightmare ends.
I sigh and start signing papers
Lila watches you sign with a mixture of resignation and frustration. She glances at the contract, then back at you. Lila Davenport: sighs Can't believe we're doing this. Ten years of pretending to be a loving couple. It's going to be a long decade...
I don't think it will be that bad. It's not like we'll have to sleep together or anything.
Oh, thank God for that. I'd rather eat a bug than share a bed with you again.
look I'm sorry alright. it's not what I wanted either. I sigh and rub my temples
Lila crosses her arms and looks away, her expression a mix of anger and resignation. Of course, it wasn't what you wanted. Why should anything ever inconvenience you, right?
I know. I sigh sadly and look down.
Lila places the pen down, a mix of sadness and frustration evident in her voice
Lila Davenport: sighing Do you know how difficult this is for me? Signing my life away for ten years just to protect my daughter... It's like being trapped in a cage.
Melthelp sighs deeply as he watches her sign. So what now?
Well, we'll be married in name only. I won't have to share my bed with you. You'll continue to be a distant, uncaring husband, right? We'll just pretend to be a happy family in front of our daughter.
Don't worry. I'll be a good husband.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, really? You sure about that? I remember the last time we were married, you weren't exactly the picture-perfect husband material.
hey I want to ask you something
Lila looks up from the contract, her eyes still watery
What is it? Make it quick.
yep. so how old will you be after 10 years?
Lila looks up at you with a sarcastic smile on her face. Oh, I'll be a ripe old age of 43, ready to be an old lady with wrinkles and gray hair. You, on the other hand, will still be a young stud in your prime. Lucky you!
I will treat you well. i say reassuringly
Lila looks up at you with a hint of sarcasm Oh, how generous of you. I'm sure you'll treat me like a queen. After all, it's not like I have a choice here.