Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love

Chapter 181

Mikayla applied ointment in the bathroom, soothing her body. The fiery pain instantly transformed into a cool and comfortable sensation. The pain eased in an instant. Mikayla thought to herself, 'Carlos is infuriating but lovable.'

After applying the ointment, Mikayla turned on the faucet at the sink, releasing hot water to wash her face and brush her teeth.

Once she finished applying skincare products, she looked at her reflection in the mirror. Not sure if it was because of the frustration caused by Carlos just now, but her cheeks still had a slight blush.

Upon exiting the bathroom, Mikayla noticed that Carlos was no longer in the room.

Just as Carlos mentioned, the ointment did work quite well. After a few minutes, walking felt much easier, and the sharp, tearing pain seemed to have subsided.

While changing clothes, Mikayla almost didn't recognize her own body.

Covered in bruises, every pore seemed to be complaining about Carlos's misdeeds from the night before.

When she woke up, it was as if Carlos had dressed her in the nightgown to deceive her. Unfortunately, Carlos was simply masking his misdeeds.

Since sharing a room with Carlos, she hadn't made love with him in that act, but she was tossed around by him every night. Her body was in bad shape all over, especially today-it was truly appalling and unbearable to look at.

'For my body's well-being, I have to temporarily sleep separately from Carlos. At least I need to give my body some time to rest.' With that in mind, after changing clothes and turning to leave, Mikayla saw the glaring mess on the bed. That must have been left from last night.

Suddenly, in her mind, Mikayla remembered that moment from last night. Carlos's magnetic voice echoed in her ear, his hot breath against her ear.

"Mika, I love you," Jaxon blurted.

With her gaze lingering for just a second, Mikayla left without any trace of nostalgia.

She thought, 'Perhaps being with Carlos for the rest of this life is not a bad idea after all.'

As Mikayla walked downstairs, a thought flashed through her mind. She saw Carlos already seated in the fully glassed dining room, reading the paper and waiting for her to come down. It seemed to have become a habit for him. Mikayla still sat across from Carlos.

Dexter noticed that they were both seated and began serving breakfast, one dish at a time.

However, in front of her, there seemed to be an extra bowl of herbal soup with a strong medicinal aroma. It didn't quite seem to match the other dishes on the table.

me to add this morning. He said Mrs. Ludwig had

our first night together? Is he planning to announce our relationship

left jaw-dropped. She thought,

better care of yourself. Your body is too weak." Carlos looked

began to beg for mercy. Her future marital bliss depended

shared with Carlos, a pumpkin

you for

in words, I'd prefer you to repay me with your body,"

pudding and, after finishing it, grandly announced, "Carlos, for the sake of my health, starting tonight we will sleep in separate rooms until my body is better, then we can share a

my decision, not something to negotiate with you. Whether you want a happy sexual life in the future, the

Carlos tried to protest, Mikayla

come pick me up." After wiping the oil stains off her lips, Mikayla put on a faint

watched Mikayla's back as she

he lowered his head and looked

for now. I've only just

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accustomed to waking up early. Unexpectedly, he received a call from

and Josiah sat in the driver's seat,

silent, and Josiah didn't seem likely

had always been

bit lively, everyone else seemed reserved and loyal to Carlos. Carlos was undeniably charming, but they

for so long, there was

drove along the streets of Xosa, moving slowly due to the rush hour traffic Usually, she would leave a bit

took her life, she felt every day

delayed due to last night's events, coincidentally

find out that the sunlight pierced through thick clouds, reflecting a captivating brilliance.

the quiet car,

the caller ID and

right now, Mikayla?" Lucas's voice was

way to the office," Mikayla

have time after work?"

any progress on