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".

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moment but chose not to disturb him, quietly turning away. Engrossed in his work, he never noticed her presence. His cold, authoritative tone kept

ended,

now on, review all standard documents first. Only send them to me once you've confirmed there are no

Understood," Adrian replied, though he couldn't help but wonder why

sake of his generous salary and bonuses, he

feet. As he stepped out of his study, his gaze fell

weighing on him seemed to

early and spend more time with Sierra, but an unexpected issue

was already

the edge of the bed, his damp hair slightly tousled. His gaze lingered on her peaceful face for

someone beside him felt unfamiliar, and for a

he turned onto his side, his fingers brushing lightly against Sierra's delicate cheek. The

when she let out a soft, sleepy whimper in protest did

under her neck, he

to our future together,"

head against his chest as she adjusted

on her head, his eyes finally drifting

through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the

as she slowly woke up. Instinctively, she stretched her arms-only to feel her hand meet something firm and

her head in

"Ah!"