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.”

asked, perfectly at ease. It was as if the last ten minutes or so had not

Charlie wakes up at four for

what they say.” Alex smiled. “No pain, no

a face but said

she was much more at ease around him.. “You’re a strict master, aren’t you?”

Auriel said suddenly, grinning. “Why are you blushing?

her scrutiny blushed even harder. Maggie now had a sneaking suspicion that Auriel might already have been awake when she kissed Alex. She shifted uneasily at the thought and tried to get the other girl off her back. “Well, the water’s not hot,

where Auriel was, making a show

the hot spring water with her palms and splashed Maggie, who yelped and retaliated immediately.