Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 338

"Cornelia, have you ever had a setback in love? Why are you so skeptical about love at such a young age?" Briana asked bluntly.

"I wouldn't call it a setback, but yeah, something's definitely impact my view on love." Cornelia thought of someone, the words they once told her. She couldn't deny that her doubt about love was tied to that person, but it wasn't entirely because of them.

She felt that many people nowadays married for materialistic reasons, usually if the other party had money, a house, and a car. Guys were looking for a well-off woman to skip the twenty years of struggle. Girls, on the other hand, wanted to marry a rich guy so they could shop till they drop without worrying about money.

Having seen too many of these cases, Cornelia felt that marriage was now more like a transaction than two people coming together. Life after marriage was no longer about spending your life with your partner, but more about spending your life with money, houses, and cars. It was like living together for convenience, love was nowhere to be found.

Briana asked, "So, Cornelia, you don't actually love your husband?"

Marcus, who had been silent all along, instantly tensed up at Briana's question. He was even more eager than Briana to hear Cornelia's answer, but also afraid of what she would say.

"Whether I love him or not is not important, what's important is that we're married." Since both of them knew Jeremy, Cornelia didn't shy away from speaking openly, "As long as Jeremy wants to make a good life with me, I'll do my part to maintain our marriage and live well together. I would never betray him. If one day he has another woman and wants a divorce, I'll respect his decision."

Cornelia's answer was both within and beyond Marcus' expectations. He should have known long ago that Cornelia shared his perspective, that marriage was about two people living a good life together and never betraying that commitment.

Briana was shocked by Cornelia's response, "Cornelia, how can you view your marriage so calmly and rationally? Don't you love him, or are you just too mature for your age?"

Briana wanted to continue, but Marcus, who had been silent, cut her off, "Enough with this love or not love business. It's getting late. Let's eat and get some rest."

"I'm full." Briana put down her fork, "Cornelia, let's go watch the night view later. They say it's especially beautiful when it snows."

Cornelia was already looking forward to enjoying the snow, so she agreed immediately, "Sure."

Briana turned to Marcus, "Marcus, are you coming?"

Hearing Briana's question, Cornelia suddenly tensed up. It would be so intimate for the two girls to watch the snow together, why invite her boss?

Watching the snowy scene with her boss, how awkward would that be for Cornelia? Would Briana understand?

Just as Cornelia was praying deep down that Marcus wouldn't agree to join them, Marcus indeed turned down Briana's invitation, "I'm not interested in this childish stuff. I'm not going to waste my time on it."

Briana gave him a wink, hinting she was trying to create a chance for him to pursue Cornelia, but Marcus pretended not to see, "Cornelia, I'm afraid you won't be able to go to watch the snow tonight either, we have some work to deal with next."