That solemn expression, that serious tone—
He looked like a strict homeroom teacher delivering punishment.
Lily hurriedly sat upright, nodding like a woodpecker.
"Alright, husband! I'll listen to you!"
'Tch, I only called you a dog man. What can you do about it?'
Jason's jaw tightened.
Jason Cross: "…"
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Later That Night
The villa was quiet. The moonlight filtered through the curtains and brushed softly against the bed. Jason had returned to reading; Lily lay beside him pretending to sleep, though her eyes peeked open every few seconds.
Her mind was filled with chaos.
'Is this man accepting me? Should I act more pitiful? More cute? Should I sleep closer to him? Should I—'
Jason suddenly said:
"Stop thinking nonsense."
Lily froze.
Jason closed the magazine again, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
Since bringing Lily home… his life had become significantly noisier.
He reached out and tugged the quilt up to cover her shoulder.
Lily's breath caught.
