Chapter 740 - I Need A Husband (1/2)

”You said you want to marry me? Why? When?” he asked her impatiently.

”You heard me right,” Marie nodded. ”I honestly need a husband, and I feel that you're the right person.”

Nicolae was used to being pursued and admired by women, but no one was as aggressive as Marie who asked him to marry her after two encounters. He felt really uncomfortable.

”Marie, we've only met twice and I don't know you very well, so I don't know if you're serious or joking, but I don't consider things like marriage as a joke. Therefore, I hope you won't do it again.” Nicolae spoke in a calm voice, but there was firmness in his words.

Marie looked at Nicolae with wistful eyes. ”I agree with you. Unfortunately, I don't have much choice. Will you come and pretend to be my husband for just two days? I'm begging you. I'll do whatever you ask me to. I'll even pay you. Just mention your price.”

Nicolae frowned. ”I don't need money.”

”Yes, I can see that. Your appearance is that of a rich man's. But of course, there's something you want in this world. Whatever it is, I'll grant it.” Marie is still insistent.

”Don't make me laugh. Nobody in this world can grant all of another's wishes. What if the only thing I want in this world is something you can't give me?”

”If I can't give you your first wish, you certainly have a second wish and then a third wish and so on... I'll try to repay your kindness. I'll grant whichever of your wishes I can fulfill.”

”You're still not being forthright with me. Why do you need a husband, and why do you need one for only two days?”

”I... I wouldn't do this if I didn't have to. It's for my mother's sake.” Marie's voice trembled. Even though her face still looked calm, Nicolae could feel an aura of sadness begin to envelop the girl.

”What does your husband have anything to do with your mother?”

Marie's face was now filled with sorrow. She took a deep breath and slowly told him what had happened.

”My mother is seriously ill. She has been staying in the hospital for more than ten years with the help of various life-support machines. Sometimes, she would wake up and try to get better, but a short period after, she would be ill again and fall into another coma. She's in a lot of pain, and the various drugs that were given to her only made her more resistant to medications. Seeing her in that condition, it really broke my heart... ”