Chapter 986

Sidney leaned back against the bathtub, his abdominal muscles tense.

Both of them were drenched, water dripping from their bodies.

He held her waist firmly, his Adam's apple bobbing as he spoke.

"Maria, do you like this?"

Maria, exhausted, rested her head on his chest, her ears filled with the strong rhythm of his heartbeat. For some reason, her own heartbeat quickened.

"I do," she whispered.

Sidney asked again, "Do you prefer it faster or slower?"

Maria's face flushed a deep red. She lifted her head to look at him, meeting his intense eyes, which were focused on her, waiting for her response. He hadn't made any further move, just holding her in suspense, and it was driving her crazy. Maria said, "Sidney, when did you become so mischievous?"

Sidney's expression remained calm. "I'm not. I'm just asking for your opinion."

Still unmoving, the water in the tub gradually stilled.

Maria couldn't handle the tension any longer. Propping her hands on his shoulders, she straightened up, causing the water to ripple immediately, spilling over the edge of the tub and onto the floor.

throat tightened as he nearly

her mischievous, triumphant gaze, he took a deep breath and reclaimed the

so I'll

respond, her voice broke into

and towering waves. Thrown up and down

bathroom, filled with steam, resembled

feeling her tremble in his arms. His gaze was

a place for me

...

Learning of

motherSidney's marriage, his

stabilized. She began insisting on being discharged from

l.ne

Ruth, Sidney had no choice but to visit the hospital. After arranging full body check-up for her and confirming there were no

came along

have much to pack, just a few pieces of clothing, and they arranged for a car to

on returning to her

conditions there aren't great, and it's too far for us to visit you regularly. Why don't you come live with us?" Ruth waved her hand dismissively. "No, no. I've been away for too long, I need to

we'll go back and take a

looked

added, "We'll move her into the villa

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