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.”

Maggie asked, perfectly at ease. It was as if the last

Charlie wakes up at four for training and wants

say.” Alex smiled. “No pain,

a face but said

at ease

Maggie,” Auriel said suddenly, grinning. “Why are you blushing? The water’s not that hot,

she kissed Alex. She shifted uneasily

mischievous wink, she went over to where Auriel was, making a show of

the latter dodged. She scooped up some of the hot spring water with her palms and splashed Maggie,