I was stunned, pacing in circles. “No, no, this isn’t right. You shouldn’t be falling for me. Why?”
“I just like you, okay? My character setting is literally ‘lovesick fool‘–why do I need so many reasons?!”
As his words fell, we both went silent.
“Did you just say… your character setting is ‘lovesick fool“?”
I carefully caught his verbal slip. “Do you… know something?”
“I’m an NPC in a novel, and you’re not the real Sarah. Which part are you asking about?”
Well, he knows everything.
I couldn’t speak for a while. “When… did you find out?”
“I haven’t known for long, probably since you arrived.”
Mike scratched his head. “Actually, I should thank you. You’re the one who told me.”
I was shocked. “Me? When? I don’t remember!”
He coughed lightly. “Once when I had a fever, you were sitting beside me, and I heard you call me an idiot.”
Thinking back, I realized… that actually did happen.
It was shortly after I arrived.
Mike had gone out in a downpour to take Emily to the hospital, then returned with a high fever that left him unconscious all night.
Afraid he might die and bring bad luck to the house, I stayed by his side all night.
I thought he couldn’t hear me, so I let out all my pent–up complaints.
Who would have thought… he heard everything!
So my cover was blown long ago?
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Then what was the point of my careful pretending all this time!
Seeing my complicated expression, Mike pressed his lips together. “Your rant woke me up on the spot. After that, I couldn’t help but pay attention to your every move. That’s when I realized you were very different from the original Sarah. Gradually, I found myself wanting to see you more and more. By the time I realized what was happening, my ‘lovesick fool‘ nature had transferred to you.”
Me: ?
This thing can be transferred?!
Seeing I still wasn’t speaking, he grew somewhat exasperated. “Anyway, I’ve said everything I needed to say. I’m not getting divorced. At least… at least give me a chance to pursue you properly!”
“But…”
“No buts! This matter is settled. My ears are clocking out now. La la la, I can’t hear you, whatever you’re sayi-
ng, I can’t hear it.”
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I wonder if after becoming self–aware, Mike turned into a complete idiot!
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In the end, I gave in.
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After all, Mike is handsome and wealthy. Even in the real world I came from, there weren’t men like him aro-
und me.
I’m not heartless–there’s absolutely no reason to stop an excellent man from pursuing me.
However, I did reserve the right to end this relationship at any time.‘
Honestly, being pursued by someone who’s programmed to be lovesick… is pretty awesome.
Not just rides to and from work, but breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, perfume, necklaces, roses.
If you can imagine it, he’ll deliver it.
I finally had to order him to stop to prevent the magazine office from turning into a flower shop.
On the surface, everyone envied our loving relationship, but behind my back they said, “We never saw Sarah’s husband being so showy before, constantly displaying affection. When a man suddenly becomes attentive, he must have done something wrong. Look at her, still all pleased with herself.”
Mike’s identity was special, and since we were in a contract marriage, my colleagues only knew I was marri- ed but didn’t know my husband was this powerful business tycoon.
The only person who knew my husband’s identity was Emily. W
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But she would never bring it up since it would only make me look good.
Hearing colleagues whispering, Emily went over to ask, “Has Sarah’s husband never given her gifts before?”
