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.

on his shoulders, she straightened up, causing the water to ripple immediately, spilling over the edge of the tub

tightened as he nearly

he took a deep breath

so I'll do

could respond, her

by fierce winds and towering waves.

steam, resembled

cheeks, feeling her tremble in his arms. His gaze was filled

you'll have a place for me in your

...

spirits, and her condition

visit the hospital. After arranging full body check-up for her

came along

pieces of clothing, and they arranged for a

Ruth insisted on returning to her

conditions there aren't great, and it's too far for us to visit you regularly. Why don't you come live with us?" Ruth waved her hand dismissively. "No, no. I've been away for too long, I

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