Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 472

Edward took off his shoes and climbed into bed. A pillow separated him from Rose.

Rose never knew what a prude he was, seeing the vacant space between them.

Actually, Rose had no intentions of doing anything out of the line that night, nor did she want to bang him. If they were to officially register their marriage the next day, the following night would be their wedding night. This trip was meant to be their honeymoon, and she even contemplated extending their vacation.

Rose lay on the bed, happily making plans. Edward, on the other hand, had yet to lie down. He carefully covered her with a blanket and turned off the light.

As soon as the lights were turned off, the room plunged into darkness. Neither of them felt sleepy. They stared at the ceiling in the dim light and chatted. “Edward, are you asleep?”

Edward’s deep voice came from beside her. Under the blanket, Edward placed his hands on his abdomen. “No, can’t you sleep?”

Rose replied, “A little.” Other than Frank, she had not slept in the same bed with any other boy. Edward was the first. She felt a little nervous, although she did not intend to do anything inappropriate.

Her small hand curled up slightly under the blanket. They both turned their heads simultaneously and locked eyes. It was just the two of them in that moment. Edward could see Rose’s nervousness. “Go to sleep, Rose. You still have to wake up early tomorrow, my dear fiancée.”

Finally hearing Edward calling her fiancée, Rose felt so happy that she wasn’t so nervous anymore. “Can I hold you while I sleep?”

Rose was used to hugging a pillow at home, but it was too big to bring on this trip. In their current room, there were only two pillows, and she couldn’t let Edward hug one of them.

She thought, “He’s warmer than my pillow. I might as well hold him.”

“Okay.” Under the blanket, Edward had already gently reached out to hug Rose’s waist and pulled her into his arms. Rose was accustomed to hugging objects to sleep. Being held by Edward was a new experience, and she wasn’t quite used to it.

Rose explained, “I meant I’ll hold you, not the other. way around.”

Hearing this, Edward was stunned. “Wasn’t it always the man holding the woman? The television dramas my mother watched at home were all like that.” He had never seen a couple sleeping with the woman hold the man while the man nestled in the woman’s arms.

Edward thought, “Doesn’t that make me the vulnerable one then?”

“Can’t I? Well, you know, I’m used to hugging a pillow while I sleep. If I don’t have something to hug, I’m afraid I won’t be able to sleep. And if I can’t sleep, I might toss and turn all night, keeping you awake too.”

Although he didn’t say yes, Edward was already prepared to be cuddled under the blanket. He didn’t move at all I’m ready.” Rose originally wanted to check Edward’s belly to see how many abs he had. She had forgotten to do so while watching the movie last time. But she decided to leave it for tomorrow night; there was no rush, and she didn’t want to startle Edward.

She reached out and hugged Edward’s waist. Edward’s hands were locked around Rose’s arms. Rose added, “For the record, I have a good sleeping posture. But I just like to rest my leg on my pillow. Is it okay if I rest my leg on your waist while sleeping?”

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Edward thought, “So much for having a good sleeping posure.”

Sleep in whatever way

fall asleep. Good night.” With gratitude, Rose gave Edward a kiss and settled in

calm and didn’t feel anxious was because she considered the following night as her wedding night. She simply wanted a good night’s sleep. There were many more days ahead

Edward was different. A man in his thirties who had always slept alone, he now found himself embraced by his girlfriend, and he couldn’t move at all. His arm remained encircled by Rose’s. If not for the fabric of their pajamas separating them, there would be zero physical distance between them. He thought, “How could I remain calm?” Half an hour later, Rose hugged Edward and fell asleep happily, a

peaceful sleeping face. She was very still, unlike the restless moments before falling asleep. Her even, gentle breaths warmed Edward’s neck. It felt ticklish, like a

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to; the path was blocked by Rose. She held him tightly, preventing him from getting out of bed. He had no

who had always been rule-bound, Rose’s actions felt misguided. However, if Rose wanted to go through with this, he was willing

that it was his idea. He didn’t want Rose to face criticism from her elders. At worst, he could handle being

listed all the issues in his mind while held in Rose’s arms, bracing himself

his shoulder. He thought, “Is this how she normally holds her pillow? It seems like she is genuinely treating me as

his hands and gently repositioned Rose’s legs from his shoulders to his waist. Since Rose mentioned

be kicked out of bed

The next morning.

by the blanket. Meanwhile, Rose resembled a silkworm cocoon, her entire body

first glance, it seemed like Edward had been mistreated.

their marriage as soon as possible. The sound of the alarm abruptly roused the person sleeping soundly

her phone. Edward, who was a light sleeper, had already taken the phone and turned off the alarm. Rose opened her eyes in a daze and said in a slightly bewildered voice, “You’re

welled up in her eyes. Edward appreciated the genuine Rose, and without any pretense, he gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

last night. She reached out to touch the corner of her

to sleep a bit longer?” As soon

Edward. Since she had slept alone, she had never been aware of her habit of rolling up the blanket. Frank had never mentioned it to her. She assumed Edward

why I felt so warm last night. I don’t easily feel cold, so I don’t need so much of

through her luggage. Every time she traveled, Grace would prepare some common medicines for her to take. She retrieved a

he had a rather eventful night. At times, she would rest her leg on him, and at other times, she’d suddenly hold him tightly. When she felt uncomfortable sleeping in one direction, she’d shift. And when Rose turned around, she had a habit

tentatively, “Rose, did you sleep

that sleeping with you at night is

from the previous night: Edward didn’t bring it up. “Go brush your teeth first. Should we head to the downstairs dining room for breakfast or should we call

downstairs, so we can choose what to eat. It’s

I’ll get changed,”

plan to see his abs. She stood

Edward was speechless.

Rose explained, “Don’t worry. I’m not going to do crazy things to you. I just want to see how many abs you have. You promised to

was,” Edward recalled that he had promised to show her after

morning, the man before me will be