A deal with the devil

Chapter 126

Benjamin frowned deeply. “Where are you going?”

shirley turned back and gave him a playful smile. “To do something to please you. I’ll run your bath.”

She entered the bathroom, tumed on the faucet, and listened to the sound of running water. Suddenly, she recalled Janine’s words from lunch.

“Shitley, you’re his wife now. Keep flirting with him the feelings will come naturally as you flirt. Plus, being close as a couple helps strengthen your bond…”

Flirting would naturally spark feelings? Being close could strengthen their bond?

Shirley couldn’t help but walk over to the minor as she pondered. She looked herself over, from top to bottom, front to back, and realized she did have some charm.

Maybe…she should try flirting with him?

“What are you doing?

Anicy voice suddenly came from the doorway, startling Shirley.

Benjamin had just arrived at the bathroom door when he saw Shirley lifting her hair and pulling down her neckline, posing in front of the mirror… was she preening? Hearing Benjamin’s voice, Shirley froze. Her hand, still holding her hair, slackened, and her silly locks cascaded down.

up, her wide, doe–like eyes

trying to

if

was beyond embarrassing!

bothering to call out her lie. “Have

like she was about

was

water ready?

running the bath. She quickly turned back to

It was too

50

up. “I’ll just add a little more cold water, and then I’ll go wash the

she tried to

she could, Benjamin tossed his shirt aside and blocked her path. His sharp, handsome face now carried a hint

the table with her

to

chest. “I wasn’t. I just wanted

her delicate profile before settling on her flushed ears. Her faint,

the counter, leaning close to her ear. “Then tell me, what’s the difference between the two?”