Karen bit down hard on his chest, her agitation bubbling like a pot about to boil over.

The more she bit, the harder he held her. What began as an intimate tangle turned into a full-blown wrestling match.

In the end, Karen had to admit defeat, her energy flagging as she pleaded with him in a softer tone to just hurry up.

If they kept this up, her parents would be back any minute.

After what felt like an eternity, they finally stopped, leaving only the sound of their staggered breathing.

Jeffrey tried to reach for a cigarette before remembering he was at Karen's place.

"Want a cigarette?" Karen asked.

"Nah, I'll quit if you don't like it. No more bad habits." He chuckled.

care what you do," Karen said, turning away and reaching

Jeffrey was about to speak,

Jeffrey replied, using the tissue and then heading

shopping today? I'll check when my parents are getting back, and we can all go out for dinner instead.” Karen hadn't really planned on moving things

parents. It was already causing some tension. If she kept her own parents from him, it would seem like she wasn't

had their doubts about Jeffrey's family background and were wary of asking too much. A face-to-face meeting could

stop the relentless pressure from her parents to find

high spirits. He was so cheerful he'd agree to plan their wedding

got up

ringtone sounded from just outside the

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