But only if she agrees herself.”
Sofia could have refused. However, if she did, her father would lose the house and would most likely end up in prison because of other schemes the family had only recently discovered.
The girl agreed, even though she found it difficult to even be around her future husband.
Hundreds of guests attended the wedding. Sofia looked stunning in her white dress, while Victor sat beside her. His enormous stomach barely fit beneath his jacket, his face was glistening with sweat, and an assistant was constantly nearby with his wheelchair.
The guests whispered, not even bothering to lower their voices.
“She sold herself for money.”
“I can’t imagine how disgusted she must feel being next to him.”
Sofia heard everything but said nothing.
When Victor became hot, she brought him some water and gently dabbed his forehead with a napkin.
The man unexpectedly asked:
