Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102

When Chloe woke up again, it was already evening.

She pushed herself upright despite feeling awful and started sorting through her missed calls and messages.

Finally, she dialed her parents‘ number and called them back.

On the phone, Jill–her mom–immediately sensed that something was wrong. Chloe covered it up, claiming her voice sounded hoarse because she had a cold.

Just then, Ian walked in, so Chloe quickly hung up, making up an excuse.

Chloe thought to herself, ‘Arguing with Ian like this during Lunar New Year–if my parents found out, they’d be worried sick and wouldn’t eat or sleep a wink.’

Ian walked over to the bedside and handed her the mug. “Cora’s made you some pear soup–you should drink a little.”

Chloe glanced at Ian, her expression unreadable, then turned away and closed her eyes, quietly shutting him

out.

Ian set the mug down, bent over to gently help her sit up. “Hey, if you’re going to fight with me, at least have the energy for it.”

Just then, Ian’s phone started ringing.

He shoved the mug into Chloe’s hands. “Cora spent hours simmering this for you–come on, at least try

some.”

Chloe just sat there on the bed, holding the mug, silent and unmoved.

Chloe thought to herself, ‘They call it a fight, but honestly, it’s just me venting and lan completely steamrolling me every single time.’

‘It’s basically a one–woman show–I talk, he shuts it down. He always has the upper hand.

‘I’m totally at his mercy, powerless to do anything but go along and hope things don’t get worse.

‘If he only reacts when I play nice, fine–whatever he says from now on, I’ll just keep my mouth shut and agree!

Ian hesitated for a moment before turning and stepping out to answer the call.

On the balcony, Andrea’s voice came through the phone. “Ian, on New Year’s Eve, you left your wife standing out by the roadside just to spend time with Clint. Your wife didn’t give you a hard time about it, right?”

Ian’s grip tightened around his phone, his brow furrowing. “Andrea, do you need something?”

Andrea sounded a bit rushed. “I’ve got two sets of luxury skincare products from one of our brand partners. I

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want to give them to Chloe as an apology. Do you want to pick them up, or should I drop them off for her

sometime?”

Ian cut her off. “No, thanks.”

Andrea wasn’t about to let it go. “lan, these are from a luxury brand–the price tag alone is outrageous I’m just a small–time influencer, so honestly, it’d be wasted on me, and I’d feel bad even opening them. You and Chloe have done so much for Clint and me, I really want to give something back as a thank you.”

lan said, “Chloe studied medicine, so she’s extra picky when it comes to skincare. She only trusts professional grade stuff from clinics.”

After a brief, awkward silence on the line, Ian hung up.

When lan came back to the bedroom, Chloe was already curled up in bed.

He stood by her bedside in silence, just watching her back for quite a while.

Without saying anything, he quietly picked up the untouched mug and walked out.

As night settled in, Ian stood alone out on the balcony, a cigarette in hand.

For as long as he could remember, his dad had cheated and fathered a kid outside the family–which meant his parents never stopped fighting.

Home just turned into a war zone–a place he could hardly breathe.

Back then, the last thing he ever wanted was to go home.

He’d once made himself a promise–when he finally got married, he’d be loyal to his wife and his family, no matter what.

No way would he let his parents‘ tragedy repeat itself in his own life.

But now? He was starting to realize things were even messier than what his father went through.

Andrea’s life had been shattered by Edward–all because of him, Ian thought.

He’d claimed Clint as his own to shield Andrea and her son, but that had only put cracks in his marriage with

Chloe.

He was sure–after all, Chloe had loved him for over twenty years–they could get through this together.

But now, everything was spinning out of control.

To make sure their marriage stayed strong, he knew he’d have to use a few tactics.

He believed marriage was something that took real work and effort to keep afloat.

His parents had tied the knot purely for business–love wasn’t even part of the equation–but somehow, they still managed to go through life together.

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If his father could pull it off, then he could too

Even if Chloe was furious with him now, he figured it was only a matter of time before it grassed

“Tan, dinner’s ready. If you don’t need anything else, I’ll head back to the manor, Come said, her voter polling lan out of his thoughts.

Cora’s voice brought fan back to reality.

He stubbed out his cigarette and walked back into the bedroom.

He came right up to the bed, firmly turning Chloe to face him. ‘Get up and eat something before you creat

back under the covers.”

Annoyed, Chloe shoved fan’s hand away, doing her best to keep some distance between them.

Jan’s gaze darkened as he watched her reaction. “Chloe, do you need me to remind you exactly what’s in our marriage agreement?”

Chloe forced herself to sit up, holding back her discomfort. lan bent down to help her out of bed. “Can you

walk?”

Without waiting for an answer, he simply swept her up into his arms.

After making sure Chloe finished her dinner, lan carried her into the bathroom to wash up, then gently laid her back down in bed.

Chloe just went along with everything, like a puppet with no will of her own.

She knew lan was taking care of her because he wanted her to recover quickly and be able to accompany him to the Annual Gala of Grand Horizon Group tomorrow night.

By the following evening, Chloe slipped into a tasteful modern cheongsam and settled herself at the vanity.

Ian took out a jade–and–diamond necklace and gently placed it around her neck himself.

Watching Chloe’s nearly flawless features reflected in the mirror, lan’s deep eyes flickered with an emotion even he couldn’t name.

It was his first time seeing her wear something like this–and honestly, she took his breath away.

Chloe sat quietly at the vanity, letting lan fasten the expensive necklace around her neck.

She knew all too well–everything lan gave her had strings attached, and sooner or later, she’d have to pay it

back.

He was a businessman through and through–never made a move that didn’t pay off.

The only person he’d ever give without expecting anything in return was Andrea.

She replied coolly, “Thanks.”

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