A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 269 Married Life

After dinner, Theo walked Sierra to the bedroom.

"I have a video conference later, so I might be up late. You should go ahead and rest," he said.

Sierra nodded obediently, secretly relieved.

It was their first night sharing a bed, and if they had to spend the entire evening together in the same room, she couldn't even imagine how awkward it would be.

Once Theo left, she grabbed her pajamas and slipped into the bathroom.

Noticing his toothbrush and razor on the sink, she carefully placed her own toiletries beside them.

Black and white, side by side.

The simple sight of it made the once-cold bathroom feel strangely warm.

By the time she finished her shower, it was already past 8:00 pm. Seeing that Theo hadn't returned yet, she hesitated for a moment before stepping out of the bedroom.

The door to his study was slightly ajar.

Through the gap, she saw him listening intently to a report, occasionally interjecting with sharp, precise questions.

At that moment, she finally grasped why people said, "A man is most attractive when he's deeply focused on his work".

added a

to disturb him, quietly turning away. Engrossed in his work, he never noticed her presence. His cold, authoritative tone kept his subordinates on edge through

time the meeting ended, it

documents first. Only send them to me once you've confirmed there are

couldn't help but wonder

and bonuses, he had no

Theo stretched his stiff neck before rising to his feet. As he stepped out of his study, his gaze

just like that, the exhaustion weighing on

finish work early and spend more time with Sierra, but an unexpected issue had kept him

to the bedroom, Sierra was already fast asleep. His

damp hair slightly tousled. His gaze lingered on her peaceful face for

beside him felt unfamiliar, and for

brushing lightly against Sierra's delicate cheek.

she let out a soft, sleepy whimper in protest did he finally

his arm carefully under

forward to our future together," he

her head against his chest

her head, his eyes finally

golden sunlight streamed through the

she slowly woke up. Instinctively, she stretched her arms-only to feel her

turned her head in shock, letting out a

"Ah!"