Chapter 546

Lucille knocked on the door and asked, "Do you need me to help you, honey?"

Spencer didn't answer.

"Honey, are you okay?"

She was most definitely doing it on purpose. He was so disciplined and rational that she was starting to doubt herself.

"Ho—"

The door swung open with the water still running. Lucille abruptly met Spencer's dark gaze. Then, she looked down at his naked body and flushed in embarrassment.

"I… I brought you your clothes. You…" She held up the clothes.

He narrowed his eyes at her, not giving her the chance to finish. He reached out and pulled her into his arms.

She immediately shuddered. He felt like a block of ice.

"Since you sounded so earnest when you asked whether I needed your help…" He looked into her eyes. "…I'll tell you now that I need it badly!"

"Wait, no. I can explain, honey—" Lucille started. Spencer didn't let her get any further.

"You know how people always say that an explanation is nothing but a cover-up?" he asked. "I know I'm not the only o