Sidney leaned back against the bathtub, his abdominal muscles tense.

Both of them were drenched, water dripping from their bodies.

He held her waist firmly, his Adam's apple bobbing as he spoke.

"Maria, do you like this?"

Maria, exhausted, rested her head on his chest, her ears filled with the strong rhythm of his heartbeat. For some reason, her own heartbeat quickened.

"I do," she whispered.

Sidney asked again, "Do you prefer it faster or slower?"

Maria's face flushed a deep red. She lifted her head to look at him, meeting his intense eyes, which were focused on her, waiting for her response. He hadn't made any further move, just holding her in suspense, and it was driving her crazy. Maria said, "Sidney, when did you become so mischievous?"

Sidney's expression remained calm. "I'm not. I'm just asking for your opinion."

Still unmoving, the water in the tub gradually stilled.

causing the

as he

her mischievous, triumphant gaze, he took a deep breath and reclaimed the

answer, so I'll

her

tossed by fierce winds and towering waves. Thrown up and down repeatedly, her mind completely surrendered

with steam, resembled a

held her tightly, kissing her flushed cheeks, feeling her tremble in his arms. His gaze

one day, you'll have a place for me in your heart," he

...

his mother was in excellent spirits, and her condition stabilized. She began insisting

Ruth, Sidney had no choice but to visit the hospital. After arranging full body check-up for her and

came along to

pack, just a few pieces of clothing, and they

insisted on returning to her

it's too far for us to visit you regularly. Why don't you come live with us?" Ruth waved

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