Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

River was undeniably handsome.

Maddox worried that now that Romina was drunk, she'd start flirting and if she flirted with River? That would be... a scene.

He remembered his promise to Mrs. Lafond: to keep an eye on Romina. As tempting as it was to see how she'd behave, he did his best to guide her away. "This wine is so good! Let's have another drink," Romina said cheerfully as she pulled Maddox back. "You're back? Come on, let's toast. I'm in a bad mood. I want to drink."

Maddox tried coaxing her out again. "Romina, the party's ending. Everyone's heading home. Let's go too. I'll drink with you another day, okay? If you're upset, I'll stop the car on the way back, and you can scream into the night to vent. You'll feel better."

Romina let him lead her, but stopped suddenly. "Wow, look at all the stars! And the moon's so pretty tonight."

She leaned against Maddox, her fingers brushing his face. "Hey, handsome boy, come stargaze with me. Your skin's a little rough-you should take better care of it. Doesn't feel that nice."

Maddox didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

When she was drunk, she

was her plus-one tonight. Even if someone saw her touching him

the moon more comfortably

after ten more steps, she

going? Let's go. Everyone else has left-it's getting

it was like taking Romina to a party, Maddox decided he'd

see a handsome guy!" Romina suddenly lit up, striding toward someone about to enter the

her gaze and groaned. "Romina, that's your

do this

see Romina