Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife

Ada, who was listening to their conversation behind the door, was frightened by Carter’s furious questioning, and her face turned pale.

‘If Shirley told the truth, how would I explain myself?’

She anxiously thought. Suddenly, she realized that the study room had become unusually quiet.

Feeling uneasy and curious, Ada leaned closer to the door, her ears practically pressing against it.

She heard a soft “click, ” and the door abruptly swung open.

Carter was standing right in front of Ada, and she turned rigid, unsure of what to do. After a few seconds, she regained her composure and adopted a n awkward demeanor; her face also feigned a gentle smile.

“Carter, I… I was just worried about you. I wasn’t eavesdropping.” Ada smiled forcefully as she tried to explain, but she noticed Carter’s unusually dark expression at the moment.

She intended to peep into the study room to see what was happening with Shirley, but her gaze was met by Carter’s cold, icy stare.

“Car…Carter?”

you are much smarter that

Ada froze,

not sure what you’re

address me by name. Did you really believe that we got married because I’ve changed my perception of you? You’d

already knew that her marriage and her title as Carter’s wife were predicated upon her family ties, hearing it directly from

to harm my

words pierced through

have told Carter the truth,

wronged. “Carter, I have no idea what you’re talking about. When did I hurt anyone? Who’re you referring to? Is it

I care about, and she’s the one who is

to bring up his relationship with

this; her heart was

herself into a disadvantageous position, so she could only feign sadness, forcing tears out of her