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".

and commanded the conversation added a

not to disturb him, quietly turning away. Engrossed in his work, he never noticed her presence. His

time the meeting ended, it was already past 11:00

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

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

for the sake of his generous salary and

his stiff neck before rising to his feet. As he stepped out of his study, his gaze fell on the

exhaustion weighing on

spend more time with Sierra, but an

finally returned to the bedroom, Sierra was already fast

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

and for a while,

fingers brushing lightly against Sierra's delicate cheek. The sensation was intoxicating-so much so

a soft, sleepy whimper in protest did

under her neck, he pulled her

our future together," he murmured, pressing a featherlight kiss to her

head against his chest as she adjusted herself into a

on her head, his eyes finally drifting

sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a soft glow over

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

her head in

"Ah!"