Chapter 278

---- Chapter 243 Asher filled the bathtub, gently lowered Thalia into the water, and took a soft towel to wipe her smooth, fair skin. Whether from the steamy bathwater or something else, the flush on Thalia's face refused to fade. The bathtub was spacious enough for both of them to bathe comfortably. Thalia rested against the edge of the tub, letting Asher wash her body. Looking at her rosy cheeks, Asher felt a stirring in his heart and leaned in to plant a few quick pecks on her face.

After a couple of kisses, like a pecking chick, he still wasn't satisfied. Asher planted another fleeting kiss on Thalia's lips. Thalia, her body aching and completely drained of energy, simply allowed his affection. ---- "So good," Asher murmured, covering her lips, face, and eyes with gentle kisses. After the bath, Asher carried Thalia to the bedroom, dried her hair, and changed the bedsheets. Thalia sat in a chair as Asher stood behind her, blow-drying her hair.

behind her seemed to chuckle softly. The hairdryer wavered as his long fingers ran through her hair. "I promise, Tl just hold you while we sleep. Nothing more." "I don't believe you."

say. At the mention of lying, Thalia's expression darkened. "Oh, really? What did you say when you broke up with me?" Asher

before was a lie? And what about fabricating that gossip with Emily? Weren't those lies too?" Asher replied sheepishly, "White lies." Thalia wasn't buying it. "Still lies." "Fair enough." Asher conceded defeat. ---- After drying her hair, Asher asked gently, "You must

fine." When Asher entered the kitchen, he noticed the rice cooker was plugged in and set to "keep warm." Nearby, the steamer was emitting vapor. Lifting the lid, he found four dishes and a soup. It seemed that Mary, the housekeeper, had been by earlier. Perhaps she had knocked, but they had been

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