A Sudden Spark (The Spark Brothers Book 2) by Liwen Y. Ho

Author:Liwen Y. Ho [Ho, Liwen Y.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Clean & Wholesome, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, The Spark Brothers Series
Publisher: 2 Square 2 Be Hip
Published: 2018-07-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Bria

Bria blinked twice. Brandon’s offer was so outrageous, she almost laughed. The only thing stopping her was his serious expression. “Do you know what you just proposed? I mean—wait, you actually did propose.” She bit her lower lip as she digested those two words that had flowed out of him so effortlessly. “I made our engagement up, Brandon. I don’t expect you to really marry me.”

“It’s the only way you can prove to Richard that you don’t need him.” He paused. “This isn’t anything new. Authors use this trope all the time in romance books. It’s called a marriage of convenience. Two people get married for one reason or another. To secure an inheritance, to get citizenship, to improve one’s reputation—”

“Like what Richard’s doing,” Bria cut in, nodding eagerly. Her eyes grew wide as the pieces began falling into place. Brandon was suggesting they level the playing field by going along with Richard’s game. “And you’re saying we do the same?”

“It’s the best way to stop him from harassing you. He said he’d leave you and Seth alone if you get married. It’s your way out, Bria.”

It was a wild, far-fetched plan, but it might be the best one they had. Even still, she couldn’t believe she was entertaining the idea. “This is crazy but brilliant. But it’d mean getting married tomorrow! How in the world would we pull that off?”

Brandon’s smile came easily. “It’s a good thing I write romance. I did all the research on this for one of my books. We can get the marriage license and do the ceremony at San Francisco’s City Hall. They perform weddings on weekdays from nine until three thirty, every half hour.”

“Oh, wow. I had no idea it was that easy.” Bria stood up and began walking the length of the small bedroom. She stopped when she reached the closet door and was forced to turn around. Digging her toes into the carpet, she spun in place. She paced back and forth this way for a few moments as reality began sinking in. This wasn’t right. How could she use Brandon again for her own selfish gain?

She faced him and shook her head. “Brandon, I can’t let you do this. I’ll find another way. I’ll petition for another judge to handle the custody case or file for a restraining order against Richard. There must be another way …” Her voice broke as she considered engaging in a long, drawn-out battle with Richard. Who was she to stand up against the district attorney? She suddenly felt very small and helpless. Strangely enough, she found herself missing the comfort of Brandon’s arms. The way he’d held her minutes before had brought her more peace than she’d known in a long time.

As if Brandon could read her mind, he rose from the bed and joined her where she stood near the dresser. He placed a hand on her shoulder and held her gaze. “No one’s forcing me to do this. I want to help you and Seth.

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