Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 614 Why Are You Blushing

Maggie craned her neck to cast a glance at Auriel, who had yet to wake, before leaning close to Alex and dropping a quick, light kiss on his mouth without preamble.

The sensation of her soft lips lingered despite its briefness.

“I’ve already made myself clear,” she said quietly, eyes alight with ardent determination. “I love you regardless of whether you feel the same. Consider me your suitor from now on.”

Torn between exasperation and begrudging amusement, Alex was at a loss for words. If I knew that this was what would happen, I’d never have agreed to come on this trip. The situation with Heather is already problematic enough, and now Maggie has just complicated things. I have to tread carefully or the repercussions could affect the tech dome.

By now, Auriel was waking up. Yawning, she stretched lazily and rubbed sleep from her eyes. “Wow, this hot spring is doing wonders for my body. I could feel the exhaustion of having to wake up at four every morning leaving me.”

early in the mornings?” Maggie asked, perfectly at ease. It was as if

simply, shrugging. “Mr. Charlie wakes up at four for training

you know what they say.” Alex smiled. “No pain,

a face but said nothing.

more at ease around him.. “You’re a

suddenly, grinning. “Why are you blushing?

She shifted uneasily at the thought and tried to get the other girl off her back. “Well, the

to where Auriel was, making a show of tickling

the latter dodged. She scooped up some of the hot spring water