[Heh, you’re damn right about that.]

[The Green Farm really lives up to its name; this flavor is absolutely amazing!]

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[Honestly, it’s all thanks to that scumbag from yesterday. Shoutout to 1601 for the blessing.]

[I hereby declare that starting today, I’m the official love guardian for the world’s most perfect, drop–dead–gorgeous couple in 1601! No trash men allowed near them!]

[Love guardian +1]

Love guardian +2]

Love guardian +3]

*****

Before Natasha even knew what hit her, the whole complex had Alexei permanently branded as her hubby.

She just found it odd–today, her neighbors seemed unusually friendly.

n just one morning, she received snacks, desserts, and all kinds of local specialties from several families.

With the group chat flooded with messages, she didn’t bother scrolling through them. Instead, she

cratched her head in confusion and turned to Alexei. “So… should we return the favor?”

Alexei, who knew exactly what was going on, watched her unwrapping surprise gifts like a little hamster and said calmly, “Nah, just neighborly exchanges. Feel free to enjoy them.”

Natasha sighed. “Dude, you’re blending into this neighborhood better than I am.”

Seriously, listen to him–‘neighborly exchanges.‘ Did he even remember whose house this was? Whose neighbors were these?

As a guest crashing here, this squatter’s acting more like the landlord than me!‘ she said to herself.

Alexei chuckled, pinching her puffed cheek. “Got a problem with that? Who cooks? Who cleans? Who does laundry? Face it, Natasha. You can’t do without me.”

Natasha glared and swatted his hand away. “Hands off! Keep your distance!”

She wanted to say she’d managed just fine all these years without him.

But her animal instincts told her that things between them were getting a bit dangerous.

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As someone with high defenses, she never imagined she could get so comfortable with a dangerous stranger in such a short time.

behavior

Shawn and the others, she could vaguely sense that

Something was quietly unfolding.

you

to leave? What, just because

gave him a weird

for having terrible

I say it was because

stared at her

took a deep breath. “Let’s keep things separate. I was just asking about your plans; it has nothing to do with Lucas.

I broke up with him, it was really over.” Not seeing him was also to avoid any

of kindness from others, but when she hardened her heart, she

was just the final straw. She had loved Lucas deeply, but

to retake

You can’t possibly stay holed up in my tiny apartment forever. I’ve

are a little weird right now?” She

ulterior

Natasha rolled her eyes,

have

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go get your

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never have a serious conversation for

they were both known for

being dishonest. Telling me to leave

his gaze and realized her pajamas had slipped while sitting down, revealing most of

the carpet between the coffee table and the sofa, while

couch.

position, it

covering her chest, she belatedly glared at

know? The whole neighborhood’s talking about us being the perfect couple. They

later, a sharp scream followed by a loud smack

been spreading about

good deed, as you can

a freshly single woman to a married woman. She felt

this is over. What about me?”

come up, Alexei didn’t

best way to kill a rumor is to

that supposed to

I need a wife, and I think you’re

“Why?”

He smiled without answering.

you think I’d say

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