Chapter 347

After eating a few more mouthfuls, Irene took a shower before returning to their room.

It was pitch-black inside—none of the lights were on, and she had to use the dull glow of the moon to see.

Isaac was lying on his side, and she could not tell if he was asleep.

He was not reacting at all when she came in, and as she sat on the bed, she asked softly, "Are you asleep?"

There was no response, so Irene slid underneath the blanket, lying down as she wrapped her hands around his waist from behind. "I know you're awake."

His breathing was even, but she had a feeling that he was not asleep.

"I've been busy—"

Isaac suddenly turned around before she could finish, staring fixedly at her with his hawkish eyes in the darkness.

"Why didn't you answer me if you're awake?" Irene asked.

He still would not answer, but in the next instant, he had moved on top of her.

Irene was too tired and appeared lethargic, so he asked, "No?"

Irene shook her head and explained, "No, I'm just…"

"Just wh