Chapter 781

Emmanuel arrived at Terence Group a little before 6 p.m. only to learn that

Mackenzie had already gone home.

He was puzzled. Is she okay? This has never happened before.

With a hint of worry, Emmanuel hurriedly drove home.

Upon opening the door, he found Mackenzie slouching on the couch, her

beautiful eyes half-closed, seemingly asleep.

Emmanuel felt a pang of heartache.

After being married for over three months, this was the first time he had seen

her looking so tired.

Concerned that she might be uncomfortable sleeping like this, Emmanuel

gently tried to lift her up to put her back on the bed.

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To his surprise, Mackenzie was still quite awake. Just as he placed his large

hand on her shoulder, she suddenly opened her eyes.

Seeing her vigilant look, Emmanuel felt a bit embarrassed and quickly

explained, “I only meant to carry you to bed.”

Mackenzie’s gaze became even more alert in response.

Only then did Emmanuel realize that his words could be interpreted

ambiguously, so he further explained, “What I mean is, I wanted to carry you

sleep. The

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giving him a

a bit frustrated. How did this

I won’t

didn’t mean it that way; she just thought

never considered

too tired, you should wash up

of her shoulder

helped her

and had left it on

now feeling a bit thirsty, she

you help me wash the

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hallucinating.

Has our marital relationship progressed to

Mackenzie sat up and lazily

figure was like

anyone’s composure.

Emmanuel, who was

as if he had

body tensed up.

Is she testing me?

you want to?” Mackenzie looked

slightly furrowed.

could only nod and unconsciously

Is she so tired that

the energy to

had seen the bag of peaches,

saying, “I’ll go brush my teeth

an obsession with cleanliness. After dozing off for a while,

her teeth

Emmanuel quickly

matter?” Mackenzie turned to look

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