Chapter 4

It was exactly the same as in my previous life.

Even the tear that was about to fall from her eyelashes was the same.

In my previous life, it was this pitiful appearance of hers that deceived Caleb.

I had grown up seeing arranged marriages for the sake of benefits in big families, and had never dared to hope for love.

Her appearance made my heart sour, but not enough to lose my rationality.

When Caleb wanted to break off our engagement, I didn't cry or make a scene. Considering the years of friendship between our families, I only advised him a few words:

"Willow is just an orphan, and she doesn't have much work experience. Although you two..."

"But if you marry her, your grandfather won't agree, and it might cause trouble for her."

"Caleb, why don't you keep her as a mistress for now, and in the future..."

I spoke vaguely: "In the future, when you become the heir, won't you be able to make your own decisions?"

Just these few words, which were meant to help her avoid trouble, ended up bringing a world of trouble upon myself.