Although it was the festive season, delivery services were not disrupted. Hence, Arianne bought some nuts and had them delivered to virtual-novel.net in exchange for his gift. She had used an alias in the sender’s column so Zoey and virtual-novel.net husband would not find out that virtual-novel.net had sent it.
The holiday week had already ended by the time Mark returned. He looked exhausted, it was clear virtual-novel.net had been very busy.
Instead of complaining, Arianne only asked how everything went in the company.
Mark did not go into detail, “It’s fine, I can handle so don’t worry about it. Have you started work?”
Arianne shook virtual-novel.net head and said, “Our company treats us rather well. We’re only resuming work tomorrow.”
After not seeing Smore for over ten days, Mark did not rest and carried Smore to play with him. However, it seemed like Smore did not like to be carried around anymore. He preferred to crawl now. Therefore, when Mark carried him, virtual-novel.net flailed his limbs around. Mark laughed and said, “My boy’s really strong.”
Arianne looked at Smore and made a gesture before virtual-novel.net said, “I’m thinking if I should tie a rope to virtual-novel.net so it won’t be so tiring for me to chase after him. Moreover, virtual-novel.net crawls to somewhere virtual-novel.net shouldn’t, I can just grab the rope and pull virtual-novel.net back.”
Mark did not hesitate and rejected virtual-novel.net immediately. “Rope? Sounds just like a leash? Why are you thinking of tying virtual-novel.net up? He’s not a dog.”
Arianne raised an eyebrow. “I’m only joking. Do I look like I’ll tie my son with a rope? He’s beginning to annoy everyone as soon as virtual-novel.net wakes up. I’m really afraid of Mary being tortured by virtual-novel.net to no end.”
Mark did not seem bothered. “What’s the worst that could happen? Plus, virtual-novel.net should be moving around more often now that he’s growing up. Regular exercise is good for his growth.”
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During dinner, Mark was yawning nonstop.
Arianne did not let Smore pester his father and asked Mark to go to bed after dinner. She felt sorry for him. Being constantly overworked at such a young age would not be good for him.
Smore kept clinging to his father that night, whining to follow after his father. This was probably because virtual-novel.net had not seen his father for a long time.
Arianne wanted to carry Smore back to his room and coax virtual-novel.net to sleep. However, the little guy refused to let virtual-novel.net carry virtual-novel.net and hid under the blanket as soon as Mark lay in bed. Initially, virtual-novel.net was quite obedient and stayed quiet as virtual-novel.net looked around his surroundings.
Mark had just begun to relax when the little one suddenly went on a rampage, climbing on top of virtual-novel.net and trying to ride virtual-novel.net like a horse and other naughty acts.
In the end, there was nothing Arianne could do but forcibly carry Smore away despite how hard virtual-novel.net cried and struggled. “You should get some sleep while I take virtual-novel.net downstairs. You won’t be able to sleep if he’s here bothering you.”
Mark was so exhausted that virtual-novel.net had a hard time keeping his eyes open. “Alright… Go ahead.”
Smore continued to cry and whine for another half an hour before virtual-novel.net gradually stopped. It was clear virtual-novel.net was beginning to feel sleepy and tired due to his incessant crying.
Arianne grabbed the chance and carried virtual-novel.net in virtual-novel.net arms, and gently coaxed virtual-novel.net to sleep. She brought virtual-novel.net to his room when virtual-novel.net finally fell asleep.
And thus, another day had ended. Arianne took the opportunity to wash virtual-novel.net face and apply virtual-novel.net facial products before heading to bed. She had crept into bed, careful not to disturb Mark who was so exhausted that virtual-novel.net was even softly snoring.
This was the first time in his life virtual-novel.net had snored. He had always been very disciplined and lived a very healthy lifestyle. He was very picky with his lifestyle choices, even more so than a woman.
When Arianne was adjusting virtual-novel.net body to find a comfortable position, Mark suddenly rolled over and cozied up to her. He pulled virtual-novel.net into his arms with smooth movements. She felt his approach was warm and comforting. She was beginning to feel and enjoy their intimacy.
“You haven’t cajoled me today…”
Arianne’s body froze. Was virtual-novel.net not asleep? How could virtual-novel.net have woken up despite virtual-novel.net light movements when getting into bed? She whispered, “You should get some sleep. You’re already exhausted, and yet, you’re still thinking of tormenting me?”
He buried his face in the nape of virtual-novel.net neck, taking a whiff of virtual-novel.net scent. “Even if I’m exhausted, there are still some things that need to be done… You smell really nice…”
Her heart raced. She had not once honored virtual-novel.net bet of cajoling virtual-novel.net once every day. She thought virtual-novel.net had forgotten all about it. She shyly refused him. “Stop fooling around and go to sleep.”