"A contract?" She raised an eyebrow, amusement twinkling in her eyes as she examined the documents before her. Her arranged marriage partner's behavior was absurd and illogical, but since they had no emotional connection, she agreed without protest and signed the papers. While Jasmine struggled with loneliness within the vast house, Lucas reveled in his outside dalliances. Fueled by her love for her grandfather, who was gravely ill, she bore the pain silently. The thought of delivering bad news about their marriage to him was too much to bear. Upon her grandfather's passing, Jasmine took the bold step and requested a divorce, leaving her husband stunned. Unprepared for the turn of events, he couldn't comprehend her resolve. Determined to break free from her confining role, she chose to forge ahead with her life, no longer willing to be a mere pawn in his scheme.
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