His face darkened a little at the sight of the cup of iced tea in her hands. "Who bought the iced tea?"The two servants immediately lowered their heads to avoid Josiah's sharp gaze. Neither of them dared to utter a word.Meredith turned around and stood up for them. "Joe, don't be mad at them. I was the one who forced them to buy it for me."Josiah's expression softened a little. Sitting down next to her, he said, "Didn't I say not to drink so much of these sugary drinks? Why is it that you never listen to me?""But it tastes so good," Meredith passed the iced tea to him, "here, try it for yourself."Josiah shook his head. "I'll pass. I don't like iced tea.""Try it for me, hmm?" Meredith placed the straw closer to his lips and tried to convince him, "This shop is famous for their iced tea. It tastes really really delicious."In the end, Josiah took a sip of the iced tea."So? How is it?" Meredith asked expectantly."Not bad." Josiah was not at all interested in drinks like t
"Yeah, most of the seashells that they have been from the sea. That's why they have a lot more different types of seashells.""But it's different, isn't it? Buying the seashells and picking them by ourselves? I only like the ones that I collected and…" Meredith raised her arm with the seashell in her hand and smiled while she said, "and the ones that you pick for me."Josiah too pulled into a smile. "Alright. Forget about buying them, I'll collect the seashells with you.""Make sure to keep your eyes wide open.""I'll try my best.""Oh, I see one over there." Meredith started running toward where the seashell was.The resort was facing the sea and even though Josiah and Meredith looked small from where Maeve was standing, she was able to spot both of them.Maeve, who was standing on the balcony in one of the rooms of the resort, had her hands gripped tightly around the railing of the balcony till her knuckles turned white. It was as if she wanted to tear the railing into pieces.
Irritation pricked at Quinley so she replied, [Jokes. What can someone like you who is in the ruts do anything to me? Take my advice, won't you? Get the job done, take my money, and go enjoy your life.]After picking up several seashells, Meredith sat down on a rock to take a break.She patted the space next to her, signaling Josiah to sit down next to her."Mrs. Shelby, aren't you a little too weak?" Josiah sat down next to her and added, "You should do more exercises.""Well, you'd need to let me go out of the house for me to do that."Meredith's words pricked at Josiah as he felt a wave of guilt crashing into him."Edith, you know I'm only trying to protect you.""I know, Joe." She leaned in closer to him and kissed him on the cheeks. She then started admiring the seashell collection in her basket.Seeing how she was careful with the seashells, Josiah was confused. "Are you planning to keep them all?""Yeah. I want to pick some of the prettiest ones to make a bracelet," Mer
Josiah got down from the bed, walked over to her, and said, "That was why I didn't allow you to drink that tea earlier. Look at you, not feeling sleepy at all."He picked her up in his arms and placed her down on the bed. "Try to get some sleep even if you're not feeling sleepy."Meredith replied with a soft grunt."Give me the bracelets." Josiah reached out his hand to her."Why?""So that I can put them on the desk."Meredith handed the bracelets to him.Even without the bracelets, Meredith still did not feel sleepy. She was turning around in his arms.Josiah, on the other hand, was feeling rather sleepy as he had spent an entire evening collecting seashells with her.Josiah fell asleep shortly after.Meredith was bored so she turned to the other side of the bed and stared at the view outside the windows.It was dark outside but the lights from the light tower lit up the sea. The scenery was like a painting."It's so pretty…" Meredith murmured softly under her breath. Loo
The tips of her fingers were slightly cold as they moved up and down his chest. Inhaling sharply, a fire lit up in Josiah's chest as he was provoked. Sighing softly, he said, "Yeah, I am that careless. I didn't learn my lesson when I was injured the first time and that was why I was hurt the second time."Mrs. Shelby, are we done now?" His voice turned hoarse and low.But Meredith's thoughts still lingered around how Josiah ended up with the scars. She then said solemnly, "Promise me that you'll be careful next time. I don't want you to get hurt again.""Mm, I promise." He then pulled her hand away that was on his chest, put it to his lips, and kissed them. "I promise that I won't be that stupid next time..."He would not hurt her anymore. He would not let her hate and despise him to the point that she wanted to stab him.Again and again."That's my man," Meredith smiled.Josiah pressed his lips against hers. "Mm, let's start then."Even though Meredith was not sleepy, she did
Josiah made breakfast.Placing two breakfast trays on the table, he decorated them with a few flower petals."Try it." He made an openly inviting gesture at her.Meredith picked up the petals with her fingers. She chuckled and said, "Joe, how could you be so cruel in destroying the flowers. They are ruined that way."Josiah looked at Meredith's pitiful gaze. He could not help but be amused. That flower was very common and was blooming all over the resort. He merely picked a few petals.His wife was too kindhearted.Josiah placed his hands on the table, leaned in, and kissed her on the lips. "I could only sacrifice them to make you happy. Go on. Try some and see how it tastes." He nudged a piece of bacon to her lips.Meredith opened her mouth and ate the piece of bacon. She nodded. "It's good.""Are you sure?"Josiah has already tried it a moment ago. It was a little salty.However, Meredith continued nodding. "Whatever you make will be great, Joe." Just like how he always sai
Josiah coughed dryly and said, "Then…I'll see if there are any vacancies for piano teachers.""Are you sure?" Meredith was instantly delighted. "Can I really go to work and not stay at home every day?""Yes." Josiah could not bear to refuse her, so he agreed to it.He was going to agree and let her be happy for a while. After all, she kept changing her mind daily. Maybe she might change her mind the next day.Meredith happily fed him. "Josiah, you're the best. This is for you.""Okay." Josiah accepted her food. "You have some too."They started feeding each other.After breakfast, Josiah accompanied Meredith to the beach.Meredith suddenly pointed at the yacht and asked, "Joe, can I sit on a boat?""Of course, as long as you're not afraid of getting seasick.""I'm not afraid," Meredith said."Then, let me arrange it." Josiah picked up his phone and made a call. After hanging up, he held her hand and said, "Let's head to the small dock in front." Meredith happily followed h
Meredith suddenly pointed at the outside of the cabin. "Joe, I want to go out and sit."Josiah looked at where she was pointing. He subconsciously said, "It's too dangerous. Don't do it.""It's not dangerous." Meredith looked at the sea outside. She turned around to realize that his expressions were rather off. She measured him up as if she had found out a secret about him."Joe, are you afraid?"Josiah denied it. "No. I'm a man.""Yes. How could you be afraid of the water? I'm not afraid at all." Meredith bent down and headed out to the deck."Don't do it!" Josiah immediately followed her. "Edith, why don't we head out after the yacht docks.""It's fine. I won't fall."Josiah immediately got the captain to stop the yacht before following Meredith out. He planned to pull her back."Wow! It's nice here! Joe, come quick!" Meredith waved at Josiah.Josiah had been afraid of the water since young, but he did not dare to tell her. No one knew about this.He was right in the middl