Chapter 9

Leslie expected to find his house in a mess the way Daniel had left it, but a subtle scent of lemon greeted him.

In the entrance, men’s and women’s shoes were neatly arranged.

The rest of the house was immaculately clean as if all the chaos had never occurred.

If he hadn’t seen the photos Daniel took, he would have wondered if this was his house. Aurelia had managed to clean up everything.

At that moment, the door to the master bedroom opened.

Aurelia, wrapped in a towel, walked out.

Her slender figure caught Leslie’s eye.

With semi–dried strands of hair sticking to her blushing face, she exuded an indescribable sense of endearment, much more beautiful than her usual well–behaved appearance.

Water droplets fell from her hair. Her skin glistened, revealing straight legs, snow–white and slightly pink from the warm bath. The effect was particularly alluring.

Leslie’s breath hitched as he narrowed his eyes.

Aurelia, tilting her head while drying her hair, only noticed the unfamiliar gaze when she raised her head..

The two locked eyes. She hastily tightened the towel around her.

Didn’t Linda say Leslie wouldn’t come back if he worked late?

She was just lazy and didn’t bother to grab her pajamas.

This was just unfortunate timing.

“You, you’re back?”

“I thought you left. Didn’t expect you to be so patient.”

Leslie withdrew his gaze, turned around, and poured a glass of water. His voice was still as cold as ever, even carrying a hint of disdain.

Glancing at the master bedroom behind Aurelia, he made it clear that it was his room.

Aurelia, following his gaze toward the master bedroom, immediately understood the misunderstanding.

“Mr. Synder…”

“Ms. Simmons, we should understand that this marriage is a mutual arrangement, so don’t overstep any boundaries.”

Leslie emphasized the last five words.

Already feeling somewhat embarrassed, Aurelia became even more ashamed when Leslie misunderstood her intentions.

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and was about to speak when the sound of Leslie setting down the glass

before

to Leslie, calmly. “Mr. Synder is right. Since we have a mutual arrangement, you could have refused Ms. Linda if you didn’t want me to move in. There’s no

halted, looking at Aurelia

fine. I never expected such at significant difference in your left and right foot sizes. They were three

was momentarily stunned, cursing Daniel in

his competence. Daniel made such a

spent three hours cleaning up this place so I smelled like crap. I had

“Three minutes?” Leslie asked.

“Wait a moment.”

nightgown within a

mess of the house during cleaning,

intended for Leslie’s review tomorrow, but resolving it sooner seemed better since things had

the living room, she handed the file to

attire, puzzled for

the file.

typically stoic expression revealed an unusual flicker

“A cohabitation agreement?”

tell you’re not satisfied with me. You married me just to appease Ms. Linda, and I appreciate her fondness for me. So,

strings attached. I’ve detailed everything about our future life in the agreement. Take a look, and feel free to

necessary.”

him

the pen but questioningly perused the

Aurelia had stated, most of the content was about

about finances, except for one surprising

waiving property

divorc

gold digger

remarked, “What kind

you think

earnestly responding, “If you don’t believe me, we can

П

give her a

far, she was the first woman eager to establish clear boundaries with

that was good for avoiding future

took the pen

After signing,

the wet coat with

coat only to realize the chest area

was, clung to her body when wet, revealing not only her figure but also the color of her

coat, her cheeks so red they seemed

carefully glanced at Leslie and noticed that he had been standing with his back

as she gazed at

Leslie probably never lacked women. He simply couldn’t be bothered with someone as

being a gentleman, he tactfully turned her down without subjecting her to the embarrassment of being “soaked.” He graciously avoided any

too torturous to

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