Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 343 Deliberate Provocation

The next day was no different.

The third day was also the same.

But by the fourth day, Emrys couldn’t bear it any longer. Taking advantage of Ninette’s slumber, he gently moved her small hand aside and rose from the bed, making his way to the living room couch. There, he sat staring blankly at the chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Why is life so challenging?

It was unclear how much time had passed when a creak sounded, and Cordelia suddenly emerged from her bedroom, rubbing her eyes.

She had gotten up to use the bathroom, having drunk too much milk before going to bed the previous night.

“Huh? Why is the living room light on… Rys, what are you doing sitting on the couch so late at night? You really startled me!” Cordelia said, covering her trembling chest, her voice tinged with mild annoyance.

With a haggard expression, Emrys replied, “Delia, I can’t sleep. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep for several nights now.”

Cordelia paused for a moment, then let out a cold laugh, saying, “Can’t sleep? I thought you were enjoying yourself. With a stunning beauty like Ninette serving you in bed, how could you possibly have trouble sleeping?”

She was well aware of Emrys’ predicament.

It was indeed torturous for him to have a beauty like Ninette right before his eyes, yet he couldn’t

touch her.

been better. At least he wouldn’t have had wild thoughts. However, Ninette insisted on sleeping while

could possibly

why do I feel like

it. I think the martial arts technique you’ve been practicing is truly exceptional. It’s perfect for

her emotions. She was utterly ruthless.

jealous,”

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you say?” Cordelia’s smile abruptly vanished, her beautiful

that he should stand up for himself this time. He couldn’t always succumb to Cordelia’s domineering influence. Therefore, he said, “Don’t think I can’t see through you. You’re just someone who is casily jealous. Every time I spend time with Lena, you have to interfere. If this isn’t jealousy, then what is it? And this matter with Nina has been keeping me up at night, yet you revel in my misfortune. That too is a sign of jealousy. If my guess is correct, if it weren’t for the fact that Nina was injured, you would have certainly dragged her out of my room long ago. Delia, you have

finished his well-grounded speech, the living room was immediately engulfed

silence.

you to make fun of me?

matter was something that

most girls