"I don't know, Dylan. This feels too odd to me. I'm not sure I can marry you."

"Think about it. I will make it worth your while. It will just be for a year. It's to put my grandpa off my back for some time. We won't interfere with each other's affairs throughout the marriage. We will live in separate rooms, have separate lives, and only be married by name. And it will be for a year. After a year, we'll have a divorce and go our separate ways. But I'd still be fully responsible for Paul, my son."

Ariel looked down, avoiding Dylan's eyes. The offer was very tempting....