Chapter 31: Stubble

There's no doubt that Calvin is assertive, yet at the same time, he's also restrained. However, when facing Bella, apart from their intimate encounters, he has never been forceful with her. Even during their divorce, he patiently handed over the initiative to her, but now it seems like they won't be divorcing anymore; he can't seem to find a reason to. Life suddenly became interesting, or perhaps Bella suddenly reverted to the blushing Bella he once knew. Ultimately, he still enjoys the almost worshipful look in her eyes.

Bella was kissed until she was breathless, and she pushed back slightly, leaning against his lips, her breath unstable. "Calvin, it's really nice that you're here." Her short sentences were interrupted by his pecking, and the stubble that had just emerged made her feel itchy and numb, laughing as she tried to dodge. "It's prickly, stop it."

Her pleading didn't stop his affectionate gestures, Calvin deliberately using the stubble to gently brush against her cheek, l