A Graduation Gift

No! That could not happen! She was not going to allow it!

"Clark, what the hell do you want?"

she asked with her voice shaking. Clark's motive was a puzzle to her.

"I just want to marry you,"

Clark replied with a carefree smile on his face. He stared at Amanda like a snake wooing his prey.

"But I know you don't love me,"

Amanda replied. She could not understand why Clark would want to marry her. This was a torture for her. Her freedom was something that she held at a high importance.

"I just need us to get married. I won't even touch you,"

Clark shrugged as he took two steps back. Now, his intentions were clear.

Amanda stared at Clark with a face full of disbelief.

'Why does he want to do that?' she couldn't help but wonder. It didn't make sense. His words only made her more and more confused.

"I swear. I won't touch you anymore as long as you agree to marry me. Think about it. Do you want to get married with me then get a happy divorce in a few years, or do you want your naked photos to be seen by the whole world?"

Clark's tone was calm, but his threat was clear.

Amanda looked at Clark miserably. Neither option appealed to her.

Besides, she knew how bad Clark could be. She knew what he was capable of. Ignoring his threat would mean that he would do everything to make her life a living hell again

Saying yes, though...

her eyes and bit her lip as she thought about the

him after a couple of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman. This was way better than being branded a slut.

and that you will allow me to get a divorce in a few

she slowly opened her eyes.

don't worry. I can even sign an agreement with you if you don't trust me. We will divorce after two years and I will not be in touch ever

quite sure that two years would be

photos..." she

worried her the

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simply. He was much more serious now.

eyes. She inspected every crease on his skin to find

was something he already prepared before coming as he was

have already had

up the document and started to read. All the things Clark promised to her

for her. Two years for lifelong freedom and a good reputation sounded like a

always worrying about

If you don't sign this now, I will ask them to

look up

will sign it right

her name on the document. Despite her shaking hand, she managed to affix

victorious smile as Amanda scribbled her name on the dotted

else to help him anymore. He was sure that Charlie would rather help his son-in-law than an outsider of

snow covered the ground outside. It had been snowing heavily for

in the warm study room, drawing.

tree on her work were covered with snow, hanging low because of the

the tree, amidst the snow, a

with everything else around her. She was sure of herself, not even slightly worried. A