Chapter 121

"WHAT are the exciting things we can do while Marsha is away, hmm?"

Michelle swallowed hard. The mischief in Ethan’s voice was so evident that it sent shivers down her spine. Her mind started to imagine things... sultry and steamy... as if her hunch was correct, that was the only thing a married couple would do at home whenever their children weren’t around.

"So long as you will not kill me, then we can do anything..." Michelle responded with forced laughter, trying to shun the awkwardness between them.

When she glanced up at Ethan, she saw the amusement in his eyes. Sighing, he rubbed his forehead and said, "Do I look like some sort of a killer to you?"

"Not yet," Michelle said. "It’s too early to tell as I can’t read your thoughts."

"Believe me, you wouldn’t want to read my thoughts. They are all scandalous," he uttered as he bit his lower lip. "Come, let’s eat."

Michelle could feel her heart racing when Ethan squeezed her hand. She recalled those times that Ethan made her feel safe