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 position here is not

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Mackenzie was still giving

How did

I won’t

it that way; she

never considered sleeping with

you should wash

go of her shoulder

Mackenzie remembered that Wally helped her bring in the bag

and had left

now feeling a

you help me

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was hallucinating.

our marital relationship progressed

Can’t you?” Mackenzie sat up and lazily

curve of her figure was like a deadly weapon, capable

anyone’s composure.

really okay?” Emmanuel,

nervous as if he had been

body tensed up.

Is she testing me?

you want to?” Mackenzie

slightly furrowed.

I do.” Emmanuel could only

Is

have the energy

he had seen the bag of peaches, so she stood

around, saying, “I’ll go brush my teeth

an obsession with cleanliness. After dozing off for

brush her teeth

quickly stopped

matter?” Mackenzie turned

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