A Fine Line Between Trust And Gullibility

‘You said you married him for money,’ Gideon spoke before she could. ‘I was too angry to think it through at that time. But now I understand. You were talking about your dad’s medical expenses, weren’t you?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Okay, I get that.’ Gideon blamed himself for ever believing Helen. She said Kira was a gold digger and he stupidly fell for it. ‘But Kira, have you ever thought about why he married you?’ ‘He was in need of a wife, so—’ ‘He was in need of a wife, and you just happened to be the right person at the right time? Is that what he told you?’ Gideon stared straight at her. ‘Do you really buy that?’ Kira nodded mechanically. The look on Gideon’s face gave her a sinking feeling. Suddenly, she wasn’t so sure of the answer anymore. ‘Don’t you think it’s too much of a coincidence? He needed a wife. You needed money. He just ran into you on the street and asked you to marry him? Did you even know him before that?’ Kira was silent. No, she didn’t. She had no idea who the handsome strange