Chapter 487

From the very beginning, Joseph had no intentions of genuinely being with Erica. No matter how glamorous and extravagant their marriage was on the outside, it would not change the true nature of their relationship. Their marriage was destined to be a long, drawn-out torment, lasting until he felt the same pain that Samantha had endured in the past. At that moment, all of Erica's doubts and questions were finally answered. She chuckled, though she couldn't tell if it was out of pity for herself or for Joseph. "So you're telling me that you're planning to take our marriage as a way for you to punish yourself? "What then? Are you planning to trap yourself for life?" Joseph remained silent, but his prolonged silence also indirectly confirmed his words. He had indeed planned to do what Erica had thought of. Erica's tone was filled with growing anger as she said, "But Joseph, I'm still young. I have no reason to stay and torment myself with you." Joseph suddenly laughed, but there w