Chapter 409 "Uh-huh." "So, you're not going for that paternity test anymore?" "Uh-huh." Elysia was puzzled, "Why? You suddenly believe me? Just this afternoon you were all about getting that test done." Tarquin said, "I've looked into your eyes and seen the honesty there. You don't strikeas someone who'd lie." Elysia was speechless... Was he implying she usually wasn't honest or pure?! "Stop zoning out, chave a drink." Elysia pouted, "Drink by yourself. I'm heading to bed." Like she'd want to share a drink with him. They weren't exactly chums, were they? "You're sleeping in my room tonight," Tarquin suddenly declared.
Elysia was taken aback, turning to him with suspicion in her eyes, "What do you mean?!" Tarquin was all nobility, "I'll take the study, you can have the bedroom. You're a lady; you shouldn't be uncomfortable." Elysia was dubious, "Are you... caring aboutnow?" "Suppose so." Elysia couldn't grasp it, "Didn't you say you stopped suspecting me?" Why be nice if he wasn't suspicious? Tarquin clarified, "Like I said earlier, it's about treating each other with respect. I'm a man; it's only right to be considerate towards you." Blinking a few times, Elysia murmured an agreement. She certainly didn't fancy the couch! "Thanks, then." Without further ado, she headed towards Tarquin's bedroom.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTarquin called after her, "Are you still mad? Not ready to make peace?" "Huh?" "If you're not angry anymore, then chave a drink. It's a special peace offering." A peace offering? Elysia's eyes rolled in thought before she finally approached.
Taking the glass Tarquin offered, she declared, "Mutual respect, let's stick to that!" And with that, she downed it in one go.
Fresh out of the shower, she was like a blooming daisy, simple and beautiful.
The mix of her body wash and shampoo's fragrance filled the air, captivating Tarquin.
Watching her, he was momentarily lost.
She had a bit of wine at dinner and now a full glass, her fair skin blushed like a blooming rose or like cherries in spring.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIf she truly was the one he had been searching for, fortune truly smiled upon him! The desire for beauty is universal, and he felt blessed by the heavens! After finishing her drink, Elysia grumbled, "A true man keeps his word. Let's live in harmony! No bullying, no provoking each other!" Tarquin snapped back to reality, seeing her empty glass, he poured another.
Elysia protested, "I've already had one!"
Tarquin gently said, "That was for mutual respect, this one's for living in things harmony" The Co content is on novelenglish.net!
Though reluctant, the thought of harmony made her accept th de her accept the glass and drink Phen... "This one's for Elijah's speedy recovery." "This one's for your child to grow up healthy, happy, and carefree." "This one's for your bestie Blossom to have a life full of peace and joy." "This one's for the health and well-being of everyone you care about." One drink led to another, and after five or six glasses, Elysia burped, "No more, no more, I'm stuffed! I'm not drinking another drop!"
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