Chapter 127

Fine. There was only one outcome if I persisted—another fight.

I had no intention of fighting with him. Hence, I dried my hair and went to sleep.

After ten minutes, Theo came out, lifted the covers, and lay down beside me.

It had been a long time since I was so close to him. I was not used to it, so I squirmed my body to the side.

"You'll fall if you keep inching to the side." With his eyes closed, he scooped me and the blanket into his arms. He said in a deep voice, "We're husband and wife. Are you going to avoid me forever?"

While his voice was calm, it sounded a little helpless.

“I’m not avoiding you. You’re still wet and it’s uncomfortable,” I said. I did not want to talk about this with him.

He let go of me and got out of bed. He picked up the towel and seriously wiped himself again. Then, he got back onto the bed and said, "Touch me. I’m dry now."

“You are.” I turned over, lay on my side, and closed my eyes.

He reached his hands out from behind and took me in his arm