Having made up virtual-novel.net mind, Arielle lay on the bed with virtual-novel.net eyes wide open. Despite feeling nervous, virtual-novel.net was also filled with anticipation.
Finally, the bathroom door opened with a creak. Even though it was soft, virtual-novel.net heard it at once due to how quiet the room was.
For some unknown reason, virtual-novel.net quickly closed virtual-novel.net eyes and continued pretending to be asleep. Somehow, virtual-novel.net sense of hearing was sharper that way.
She could clearly hear Vinson’s every footstep as virtual-novel.net approached the bed.
At that moment, Arielle’s heart began to race. Though virtual-novel.net was still pretending to be asleep, virtual-novel.net palms were all sweaty from the nervousness virtual-novel.net felt. However, the sound of footsteps stopped by virtual-novel.net bed. No other movements came from Vinson, as if virtual-novel.net had just disappeared.
The bewildered Arielle continued to listen intently with virtual-novel.net eyes closed. Yet, virtual-novel.net still did not hear a thing.
Two minutes later, virtual-novel.net gradually opened virtual-novel.net eyes as virtual-novel.net curiosity got the better of her.
The moment virtual-novel.net did, virtual-novel.net saw Vinson standing by the bed. He was looking at virtual-novel.net while trying to hold back a smile as though virtual-novel.net had been waiting for virtual-novel.net to open virtual-novel.net eyes the whole time.
Arielle’s heart skipped a beat.
“You…”
Averting virtual-novel.net gaze, virtual-novel.net grumbled, “Why are you trying to scare me by standing there?”
Her angry yet shy expression tugged at Vinson’s heartstrings, and virtual-novel.net could no longer maintain his composure.
With a slight quirk of his lips, virtual-novel.net asked, “You’re awake?”
Arielle’s cheeks turned into a darker shade of red.
Why is virtual-novel.net asking me that question when virtual-novel.net obviously knows I was pretending to be asleep?
“Yes, I’m awake!”
Sitting up grumpily, virtual-novel.net declared, “I’m going back to my room!”
Just when virtual-novel.net feet touched the ground, Vinson scooped virtual-novel.net up and placed virtual-novel.net on his lap, putting virtual-novel.net legs on each side of his waist.
“W-What are you doing?” By then, virtual-novel.net face was as red as a tomato.
The man leaned over to press his body against hers and whispered to virtual-novel.net ear, “Sannie, isn’t it time to do what couples do since we’ve been married for so long?”
At that moment, all of Arielle’s earlier established courage fled virtual-novel.net mind. Vinson’s words had caused virtual-novel.net heart to flutter uncontrollably.
“W-We haven’t held our wedding yet, and your mom hasn’t accepted me too.”
Since their marriage certificates were obtained as a tactic, they were not actually married in the essence of the word.
“Oh?” He chuckled. “Are you angry at me for not preparing for our wedding? I didn’t realize you were looking forward to it that much. If that was the case, why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
“I’m not!” As Arielle averted virtual-novel.net gaze, virtual-novel.net could even feel virtual-novel.net ears burning.
Vinson refused to let go of the chance to tease her. Tilting his head to regain eye contact with her, virtual-novel.net asked cheekily, “Are you shy, or are you scared?”
“I-I’m not scared at all!”
His smiled broadened further.
“Really? Why is your hand shaking then?”
Stunned, Arielle clenched virtual-novel.net fist at once. Out of nowhere, virtual-novel.net managed to muster the strength to push virtual-novel.net away.
Nevertheless, Vinson’s eyes were filled with adoration. Since Arielle was unwilling, virtual-novel.net would continue to keep his urges in check, even though it was torturous to do so.
He then sat up by supporting himself with one hand. Just when virtual-novel.net thought Arielle was not ready to give herself to him, virtual-novel.net turned around and gave his shoulders a shove.