She Got A Better Man

Chapter 41

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Elvira had no time to think about the consequences of not arriving in time before. Now, the mere thought left her struggling for breath. 'If I hadn't arrived in time, that would've meant... he would've turned to another woman?' she thought. This possibility was something she found utterly intolerable.

To her, loyalty in a relationship wasn't just important, it was everything. Her father's betrayal had shattered her and Marsh's childhood, leaving them starved of parental love. That pain was a shadow that followed her through life. And now, realizing she had fallen for Zach despite their short time together, she found herself wanting him all to herself.

This intense desire surprised even her.

Upon returning home, she intended to take a bath first. Exhausted and sore from the previous day, she hadn't yet bathed. After she mentioned it to Zach, he immediately went to prepare the bath for her.

As she wanted to grab her bathrobe, Zach insisted she stay put, and fetched it for her.

Sitting there, watching him bustle about for her, her smile grew uncontrollably. 'How wonderful it feels like to be taken care of!' she thought.

With the bath ready, she was about to step in when she turned, embraced Zach, and kissed him, who was standing still. She said, "Zach, please step out, I'll call you when I'm done."

"Elvira, let me help you. We're married, after all, we've been intimate. Don't send me away," Zach pleaded, kissing her hand, not ready to let go.

"How about we wait until we're a bit closer? Later, you can help me with some ointment," she suggested, thinking about a spot on her back she couldn't reach.

Zach, looking at her in silence, agreed after a soft kiss. He knew she would be shy. "I'll make you something to eat," he said.

Submerging herself in the warm bath, Elvira couldn't help but sigh in contentment.

to find him had prepared two bowls

it was because she grew up craving affection, but this gesture meant

carried her to their bedroom, Elvira prepared to apply the

blushed and gently pushed him. "Wait outside. I'll call

sadness. 'She said she

meant for the spots on my back I

you didn't say that." Zach

at a loss for

hadn't said it, but that was what she

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Elvira eventually compromised and decided to let him help. After all, as Olivia said, it was only fair that he saw the consequences of his actions. She handed

shy about undressing in front of him, but reminding herself that

vivid map of purples and blues that Zach had inadvertently authored. Seeing the marks he had caused, he was filled with a mix of guilt and an unexpected, intense

of Elvira. He tried to ignore his body's reaction and focused on applying the

and the delicate touch made his breathing grow heavier. Overwhelmed with shyness, she closed her eyes, feeling his fingers glide over

of her made him nearly lose

speed up a little?" she

The ointment needs time to

up, sweat beading on her forehead. Zach, too, seemed affected, his handsome features flushed, a

say something, hoping to lighten the intimate yet embarrassing atmosphere when Zach leaned in for a kiss. It was fierce, yet filled with