In this case, after finding out that Cornelia was his wife, Marcus became even more determined to live a good life with her.
"Alright, if you say there's nothing, then there's nothing." Steven had reason to suspect that Marcus, who had never been in love before, might not understand some things, and maybe he just had a tiny crush on his little assistant, but it wasn't love yet.
Since Marcus wanted to continue with his wife, there was no reason for him, as a friend, not to support them. "Tell me about the conflicts between you and your wife, and I'll help you figure things out."
Marcus was silent for a while, so long that Steven had to urge him before he finally whispered, "I just found out not long ago that my little assistant is my registered wife."
"Wow! Such a dramatic plot! I can't believe this happened to you."
Marcus was speechless.
"So you wanted to divorce because you fell for your little assistant, but now you don't want to since you found out she's your wife. Marcus, you really sound like a jerk!"
"My wanting to divorce before had nothing to do with Cornelia."
"You mentioned your registered wife before you came back to the country, saying you wanted to live a good life with her. Last month at the party, you brought your little assistant. If that's not being a jerk, what is?"
To protect Cornelia's reputation, Marcus had to mention the embarrassing truth. "I mistook someone else for my wife before and thought she was with someone else."
Steven exclaimed again, "Wow!"
However, this time Steven quickly figured out the situation without Marcus' explanation. "Does your little assistant know now that you're her husband?"
"I can't tell her yet."
"You're so decisive at work, but why are you so indecisive with personal feelings? Go sleep with her tonight, and tell her the truth afterward. You're legally married, what can she do to you?"
Marcus hung up the phone and went back to the chat with Cornelia.
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