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 compelling edge to his already

him, quietly turning away. Engrossed in his work, he never noticed her

the meeting ended, it was already past 11:00

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Adrian replied, though he couldn't help but wonder why his workload

his generous salary and

feet. As he stepped out of his study, his gaze fell on the warm glow spilling

that, the exhaustion weighing on him seemed to fade

finish work early and spend more time with Sierra, but an

was already fast asleep. His steps instinctively

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

him felt unfamiliar, and for a while,

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

out a soft, sleepy whimper

arm carefully under her neck, he pulled her

Gray, I look forward to our future together," he murmured,

head against his chest as

his chin gently on her head,

the

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

her head in shock,

"Ah!"