Chapter 26

Samantha said, "Alright. I'll tell you. That photo was taken four years ago at a charity banquet. Are you happy now?" The corner of Joseph's lips curled up. "Did you take it secretly?" Samantha could neither confirm nor deny that. "Who hasn't been dazzled by a jerk when they were young?" Joseph chuckled and asserted, "Samantha, you married me because you liked me." As if she had just heard a huge joke, Samantha mocked, "So what? The past is in the past. I don't like you anymore now." Three years of marriage had drained her, both physically and mentally. She no longer yearned for love. Joseph said nothing and changed the subject instead. "I'll pick you up tomorrow morning. And please dress well. Don't embarrass me," Joseph specifically reminded. The Miller family had many rules. Even though Samantha was just Joseph's wife in name, she still had to follow them and not let down the Miller family. Samantha had been constrained by these rules for the past three years. Recallin