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.”

her shoulders, gently guiding her back down. “Then let’s keep

Cordelia stood upright and declared, “TV is

will you teach me

reluctantly, “Fine.”

What followed was-

to my waist!” said

scared I’ll drown. It’s terrifying in there,

float, comforted Cordelia.

relax around

were already feeling awkward and now

head.

warm. “Then let’s go up and rest

Chapter 184

“Sounds good”

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

unable to tear her eyes away from the sight of Bland.

change before relaxing. Merry followed Bland a few steps before he stopped and looked back at her. “Hey, you want

Merry realized she had unwittingly followed Bland

booked the pool privately today,

furiously, Merry dashed into the women’s locker

said goodbye to Cordelia, who spent some more time trying to

got in the water. Eventually she sighed, “Let’s call

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

coolness of his body, was distracted by his voice. “Girl, it’s Saturday. We won’t see each other tomorrow.”

was puzzled.

stick to our dating schedule.

could protest, his lips were on hers.

the shower, Cordelia touched her swollen lips with annoyance.

but she

the lounge, Everard was already dressed in a sleek

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