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...

bit her lip as she thought about the

agreed to marry Clark, she at least had the option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman. This

promise that you won't touch me and that you will allow me to get a divorce

opened her eyes. She was

I can promise you that, don't worry. I can even sign an agreement with you if you don't trust me. We will divorce after two years and

suspicion. Besides, he was quite sure that two years would be enough for

my photos..." she

what worried

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was much

studied Clark's face carefully with fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on his skin to

was something he already prepared before coming as he was sure that Amanda would

it. I have already had a lawyer to look it

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

Two years for lifelong freedom and a good

always worrying about herself and living in fear.

only available today. If you don't sign this now, I will

Amanda look up at him with

sign it

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

Clark's lips lifted into a victorious smile as Amanda scribbled her name on the

had no one else to help him anymore. He was sure that Charlie

outside. It had been snowing heavily for days.

in the warm study room, drawing.

were covered with snow, hanging low

the snow, a girl

else around her. She was sure of herself, not even slightly worried. A smile spread across