Dexter's reply was very cold, also emphasizing that it was natural. He treated her nicely because she was his wife, not because of Kaili herself. So, whoever he married, as long as it was his wife, he would do the same. Kaili was just lucky to have become his wife.

It hurt to imagine but at least this answer was a bit human. Kaili just smiled. She herself did not understand the meaning of that smile.

"Yes, I know. Whatever it is, still, thank you so much. "

The atmosphere was quiet again, only the sound of a spoon mediating between the two. The fragrance of gardenia blossoms met the scent of the food in front of them.

"No matter how we get married, the important point is, 'you are Dexter Chiro's wife'. As long as you don't want to let it off, Madam Chiro's status is yours." Those calm words stabbed into Kaili's deepest heart, she didn't know, should she be happy or sad?

A woman, in general, would be very proud if her status was clarified let alone recognized in front of all the people in the world. But after going through a lot of awkwardness between her and Dexter, more than status, Kaili was more interested in getting this man's love. She wanted Dexter to treat her well because he loved her, not just as for their marital status.

But let's look back, did she really deserve to get that love? During these 5 years, she harbored her love for the man who was in front of her now. And for those 5 years, she also hurt this man with harsh words, bad actions, and refusals over and over again. Kaili's heart always cringed at the memory of her own crimes.

"Is it only because I am your wife?"

Didn't understand where Kaili's courage came from to ask that question, she only understood one thing, she really couldn't stand to harbor endless love, but it never existed in his heart!

"Do you hope I still love you?" Instead of answering Kaili's question, Dexter asked another question. This was Dexter's style!

As long as Kaili answered, "yes", Dexter would immediately confess his love for Kaili. Right, that was all Dexter needs right.

DEG!

The rhythm of Kaili's heartbeat toying with her chest. Kaili trembled, not knowing what to say. Should he say 'Yes'? Wasn't that too presumptuous?

Kaili inhaled the fragrant gardenia flower, then exhaled slowly.

"Not! It's just ... I hope you don't do the same stupid thing that happened in the past. You know, I can't possibly love you, and if you love me, wouldn't that feel awkward because of one-sided love? "

Damn it! What answer did Kaili give? Was her brain working when she said that? Whereas earlier, she had decided to confess her feelings and asked Dexter to love her back. All that had been arranged in her mind, she only needed to say it but what came out of her lips?

Dexter wanted to crush Kaili's jaw. Crushed her mouth which contained the poison. Who knew how much poison was in it? How could her every word weaken all the joints of the bones?

Dexter clenched his fists, suppressing his anger. He wanted to finish off Kaili right now, but ...

"Don't worry, I'm still not at the stage of being stupid for loving you, just yet. So now letting go is still easy! "

Kaili smiled bitterly. Nothing was more painful in this world than knowing that your loved one had given up their love.

"That's ... good," answered Kaili with trembling lips. "So, how about us? I mean, our married life? "

Dexter frowned, he rubbed his brows, "What do you mean?"

"Ah, no, it's just that—"

Dexter quickly interrupted Kaili's words, "Kaili Goh, I told you at the beginning, as long as you don't give up your status as Mrs. Chiro, as long as you will be a part of me, I will treat you very well, I can give you a marriage like a normal couple. I also won't look for another woman, as long as I become someone's husband. And you must do the same. Don't find other men, as long as you still hold my wife's status. Isn't this a good deal? "

Between the joy and happiness that Kaili felt when she heard that, "That means, whoever the person is, as long as she is your wife, you will treat her special even without loving her?"

"Hemp… It's a must in our family. Even so, I have no reason to hurt women. Two women have sacrificed so much for me, so why should I hurt another woman? "

Kaili frowned, "Two? What does it mean by two? "

Dexter finished eating, putting down all the tableware gloriously. Then he sighed and said, "My mother died giving life to me and another woman sacrificed her entire life for me. These two women ... are my reasons for not being able to hurt women. "

Hearing the word 'mother', Kaili was very interested in wanting to know more, "Excuse me, what do you mean? I barely understand."

Dexter narrowed his eyes, looked at Kaili elegantly, and said, "Why do I feel, you are not clueless but want to find out about me."

Blush ...

He got it, no need to hide. Kaili decided to speak honestly.

"We are married and also .... have known each other for a long time. Is it wrong that I want to know about your family? You already know all of my family but I ... don't even know any of your family members."

Dexter looked at Kaili, his gaze was very hard to decipher. He cleared his throat softly, then said, "If you want to divorce me soon, you can find out about my family!"

Dexter's words were very clear, enough to make Kaili understand what he meant. Like a dagger, it stuck right into her heart. Grimace! Kaili was in pain hearing that. Didn't she even have the right to know any of her husband's family members?

"Wh-why? Would it be catastrophic if I knew your family? I-"

Kaili had not fully finished her words yet, but Dexter had already interrupted, "Kaili… I know what you mean. I am very clear about your wishes but what I said earlier was not a discussion, if you want to shorten our marriage, please find out! I can't stop you from looking for what you want to know. "

Deg!

Kaili clenched her fists. She just realized it turned out she didn't know Dexter at all.

"Why?" Kaili was still adamant, she wasn't even asking Dexter to have a discussion. She wanted to get to know Dexter's family, it was for sure.

Dexter looked at Kaili nonchalantly, then moved his lips, "There is no specific reason. I have told you what I need to say! It's so obvious, there's no way you won't understand. "

Kaili gripped her hands tightly until her long nails pierced the skin of her palms. She didn't want to quit but also didn't want to upset Dexter. What should she do? Should she just keep quiet? What kind of person was she actually married to? Even after 5 years of knowing each other, why did she just realize that she didn't know Dexter even for just a little. Nothing else apart from his name and his occupation.

"Good! I won't find out about you. I'll do everything you say, but ... at least, give me a little face, can you explain the reasons? Your attitude like this makes me think I am marrying someone's husband. "

Over the years, this was the first time Kaili has begged him, making Dexter feel discouraged. He leaned back against the chair, folded his arms across his chest, his thin lips slowly opened, "Tell me what you want to know about me?"

Dexter's face looked serious. Kaili didn't think that Dexter would easily agree. Suddenly, she was confused about what to say.

"Eh ..." Kaili bit her lower lip.

"No question?" Dexter seemed urgent.

"Wait! Hmm .... can you start telling me about the two women you said earlier? And tell me a little about yourself. "

"My mother died giving birth to me and my father thought she's gone because of me. He was devastated. His love for my mother made him a lonely, unmarried man for years. When I was 5 years old, I met a woman who was very beautiful and gentle at heart. She was my teacher. I felt like she was a match for my lonely father, so I made an evil plan and put them together.

In the end, they got married, but my father's attitude towards her was never kind. He didn't even consider her a wife. My father was very cold to her. But that woman still loves me. No matter how my father treated her, she was still a kind and gentle graceful woman. A young woman, married to a man who had a child, plus that man was never gentle with her. Although not rude, my father never considered her a wife."