Chapter 184

A splashy swimming session had everyone’s cheeks aflame, except for Everard, who remained as nonchalant as ever, as if nothing out of the ordinary had occurred beneath the waves.

It was only when Cordelia felt her lungs screaming for air that Everard released her, and the pair broke the surface, finally able to stand and speak.

Cordelia scowled. “You can’t swim?”

Everard nodded. “No, will you teach me?”

A silent rant passed through Cordelia’s mind. Figures, the guy’s all charm and no substance, a real pretty boy

with no life skills!

She exhaled, offering consolation. “Don’t beat yourself up, you’ll learn if you practice.”

Everard said nothing.

Cordelia probed further, “But why on earth did you kiss me just now?”

Everard paused. Her question was so devoid of romance, it was almost funny. But he had his response ready. “I was running out of breath and needed some air. I’ve seen it on TV shows, sharing a breath is supposed to

work.”

“Really?” Cordelia hadn’t felt a thing since he’d sucked all the air from her lungs. “Is that so?” she asked, puzzled.

Everard’s eyes narrowed, about to speak, when Cordelia piped up, “Let’s try again. You give me air this time, and I’ll see if it works.”

“Sure.” Everard’s gaze held a hint of amusement, but he watched as Cordelia dipped back under the water, and he followed suit…

Half a minute later, they surfaced again, and Everard asked, “Did you feel it?”

Cordelia shook her head. “Nope.”

his hands on her shoulders, gently guiding her back down. “Then let’s keep going.”

success, Cordelia stood upright and

you teach me to swim

reluctantly, “Fine.”

What followed was-

my waist!” said

in there, I feel so insecure.” replied

float, comforted

relax around you.” said

Merry and Bland, who were already feeling awkward and now even more so. After a while, Bland asked, “Still scared of the

her head. “Not

was low and warm. “Then let’s

Chapter 184

“Sounds good”

out of the pool, and as Merry’s gaze lingered on Bland, he suggested, “Let’s wait for them in the lounge outside”

yeah, sure,” Merry replied, unable to tear her eyes

take a shower and change before relaxing. Merry followed Bland a few steps before he stopped and

unwittingly followed Bland

they had booked the

Merry dashed into

time trying to teach Everard to

got in the water. Eventually she sighed,

change, Everard suddenly grabbed her arm, pulling her into a collision with his

the more palpable. Cordelia, feeling the coolness of his body, was

puzzled.

to our dating schedule.

his lips were on hers.

shower, Cordelia touched her swollen lips with

to one kiss a week, but

Everard was already dressed in a

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