Chapter 654

"Should I praise you for your diligence in handling the household finances or for attending an auction with another man without my consent?"

The man asked with a smile. Mona looked up at his eyes, which were as deep as the vast and starry sky. She blinked twice, feeling as if she was about to fall into his eyes. His gaze was too gentle, mesmerizing her so much that she could not react for a long time.

Thaddeus tugged her cheek. The action was subconscious, and even he was surprised by it.

Mona snapped back to her senses. The atmosphere felt awkward, but there was a hint of ambiguity in the air.

Her cheeks were faintly pink as she adverted her gaze, looking at a small river not too far away. The starlight shone on the river, reflecting the bright moon. It made for a romantic scene.

Thaddeus clenched his fist and brought it to his mouth, faking a cough to cover up his embarrassment for his actions, which did not quite conform to the way he usually acted.

"It's a little cold. Let's