Housewife Gone Wild

Loose 748

Edward lowered his voice. “The real deal–breaker in a marriage is cheating. Victoria, if you don’t trust me, let’s sign a prenup. If I ever mess up, you’ll get a big chunk of money for all the pain I caused.”

I paused, thinking it over. Honestly, that sounded pretty fair for both of us.

“But what if I’m the one who screws up? I don’t have that kind of cash to compensate you,” I said with an awkward laugh.

“Would you ever mess up?” Edward asked, locking eyes with me.

“No way! Only a fool would do that,” I shook my head. With a husband this hot and loaded, if I ever cheated, I’d deserve to have my hand chopped off.

Edward chuckled. “Alright, I trust you’re a woman with principles.”

My conscience pricked me. ‘Principles?‘ I wondered.

“If we’re really going to be together, what are we supposed to do about Ryan?” I asked. Today, I noticed there was something off in his eyes–like he still resented Edward for taking me away.

“Just let it cool off. He’s just not over it,” Edward said, frowning.

“Alright,” I said, feeling a bit helpless. Guess that’s all we can do.

I cleaned and dressed Edward’s wounds, and he stiffened under my touch. Once I was done, he pulled his

shirt back on:

a guest room right next

thanks. I’ve got a place in Braylin. I want

I’ll go with you,”

Edward and I

in Braylin, I immediately started cleaning. Edward rolled up his sleeves and helped out, but it

my long hair coming loose, but

“How about I get someone to come clean up for you every week? That way, whenever

alright. I don’t have much stuff here anyway–I can just clean up myself,” I replied, not

trouble him.

I was wiped out. I plopped down on the couch, looking out at the

12:38 Fri, Sep 26

147

Chapter 748

2900

25

next to me with a bottle of water, taking a slow tip. “Victoria, I know your well can’t waste down, and I won’t force you. But please, don’t just you silent and freeze me on, key? If something’s boring you, talk

quickly looked away. He was talking, dout how I suddenly balled on him

afternoon.

I’d get

not a fan of the silent treatment. I’d rather we talk things out right away. No matter how big the problem is,

the silent treatment? I blurted out, completely out of