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 makes

I fall asleep. Good night.”

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 of them in the future,

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 smile on her lips. In her dreams, she

insomnia. In the dim light, he gazed at Rose’s 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

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path was blocked by Rose. She held him tightly, preventing him from getting out of bed. He had no choice but to divert his thoughts elsewhere.

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

a man. When the Roberts family inquired, he would claim that it was his idea. He didn’t want Rose to face criticism from

in his mind while held in Rose’s arms, bracing himself for the worst.

Rose’s leg gradually rose higher until it almost reached his shoulder. He thought, “Is this how she normally holds her pillow? It seems like she is genuinely treating me as

but chuckle. With a bit of effort, he freed one of his hands and gently repositioned Rose’s legs from his shoulders to his waist. Since Rose mentioned she liked being held to sleep, he was willing to

hoped he wouldn’t be kicked out of bed while he

The next morning.

reversed. Edward now lay in his pajamas with his legs curled up, uncovered by the blanket. Meanwhile, Rose resembled a silkworm cocoon, her entire body hidden beneath the rolled up blanket, with only a hint of hair peeking

seemed like Edward had been

as possible. The sound of the

out with her eyes closed and searched around but couldn’t find her phone. Edward, who was a light sleeper, had already taken the phone and

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

had washed her face last night. She reached out to touch

bit longer?” As soon as he finished speaking, Edward sneezed.

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.

wondering why I felt so warm last night. I don’t easily feel cold, so I don’t need so much of the blanket actually,” Rose said.

medicines for her to take. She retrieved a box of cold medicine and handed it to Edward. “Take one

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.

“Rose, did you sleep well

quite well. I’ve realized that sleeping with you

Rose’s tone, it was evident that she wasn’t aware of her blanket-rolling habit from the previous night: Edward didn’t bring it up. “Go brush your teeth first. Should we head to

so we can choose what

go freshen up first. I’ll get changed,” Edward

wanted to expedite her plan to see his abs. She stood by the side, not moving. “You’re

Edward was speechless.

not going to do crazy things to you. I just want to see how many abs you have. You promised to show me at

what it was,” Edward recalled that he had promised

the man before me will