Chapter 76: You want to take responsibility for me?
Putting aside emotional factors, occasional intimate activities between adults to relieve physiological pressure aren’t necessarily bad; such arrangements are feasible and reasonable for both parties.
The two finalized the last terms: after obtaining the marriage certificate, they can separate in three years.
Clara Bennett doesn’t want anything from William Foster, and the latter won’t covet the wealth the former gains through her own abilities. They need to fulfill the duties of spouses during the night.
Although it’s a hidden marriage, they can introduce each other as boyfriend/girlfriend to the outside world.
This not only ensures private space between them but also maintains a certain degree of social freedom.
Attachment: Both parties cannot disclose the agreement content to outsiders, and they must pretend to be each other’s only lover in front of family and friends.
Thus, the two reached a tacit understanding, and everything seemed to proceed as planned.
When everything was settled, it was finally time to face the Bennett family’s three brothers.
Before leaving, William Foster returned to the villa with a hint of doubt, asking again: "Clara, what exactly did you say to your brothers? Why do they say you need to be responsible for me?"
In his mind, the logical conclusion should be that he’s responsible for her, shouldn’t it?
To avoid embarrassment, Clara Bennett averted his gaze and replied: "Oh, it’s really not a big deal. That night I accidentally got drugged, and you came to help. Since that happened, I should repay your good deed, and my family was pretty understanding, agreeing to my words."
William Foster noticed her shifting eye expression and understood she must be lying or hiding something.