Chapter 75


    Chapter 75


    Valerie suggested doing the dishes together, so she had to join Manhew at the sink, even though


    she wanted to keep her left hand, she watched closely as he squirted dish soap with his right,


    tackling the dishes together.


    After a while, the couldn’t help but speak up. “Mr. Grant, I just came up with a job that would be


    perfect for you.”


    “Hmm“” Matthew didn’t get


    her distance. Holding a te in


    Valerie grinned mischievously. “I think you’d make a great masseur, you know that? She gestured


    to his hands, all focused and efficient as he scrubbed away at the dishes. “With those mad washing


    skills, I bet you could really work some magic on people’s backs and shoulders”


    Matthew was momentarily speechless before arching an eyebrow. “Feel free to give it a shot,” he


    quipped, implying she could test out his massage


    At first, Valerie didn’t catch his drift. But when she did, her face flushed bright red. ‘Damn it, even


    Mr. Grant, usually so serious, could crack off- color jokes,‘ she thought to herself


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    Thankfully, the unexpected ringing of the phone saved Valerie from having to respond to Matthew’s


    teasing


    “Trobably my brother,” she said, darting off to answer the call. Her hand was still chilly from the


    water, and she could feel her cheeks burning as she patted her face.


    “Hey, Julian. How’s Aiden?” Valerie asked eagerly as she picked up the phone.


    “Just wanted to let you know Aiden’s fine” Julian said. “No after–effects, just need to keep an eye on


    him. We got quite a scare. Need to thank your husband properlyter.”


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    Valerie felt a wave of relief wash over her. “I’m so d to hear that Ill be sure to tell Matthew” she


    said, noticing how naturally his name was rolling off her tongue now.


    Julian hesitated before asking. “Did Matthew say anything to you after we left today? He’s worried


    Matthew might hold it against Valerie.


    Valerie chuckled. “Well, he was a bit upset. But he was just worried about me. He promised to back


    me up no matter what?


    Julian was skeptical. When a guy had to deal with inws like that, demanding he sell his house


    for the marriage gift, how could he not be furious! Julian thought Valerie was just telling him the


    good news and leaving out the bad.


    Valerie chuckled, figuring Julian was just looking out for her. So, she told him about the awkward


    dishwashing session with Matthew. “We tried using one hand cach, but it was a mess. It took


    forever just to wash one te. Pretty hrious, huh?”


    After Valerie finished, there was a sudden silence on the other end. Then Julian asked, “Didn’t you


    buy rubber gloves?”


    Matthew had juste out from the kitchen when they heard Julian’s piercing question. They both


    nced at the new rubber gloves in the corner. Well, damn, they’dpletely forgotten about


    those. What were the odds that they both spaced out at the same time?


    Valerie couldn’t help butugh, and to her surprise, Matthew seemed to be amused too, the corners


    of his mouth turning up. She felt like she’d stumbled upon something interesting and grinned in


    delight. “Hey, Mr. Grant, you know what? You look great when you smile.


    Matthew hadn’t even noticed that until Valerie mentioned it, but her words wiped the smile off his


    face in an instant.


    Valerie leaned in quickly, coaxing him, “Come on, Mr. Grant, just one more smile.”


    Matthew tried to smile, but it came out awkward. Oh well, he tried his best.


    “Ah, what a pity. I should’ve snapped a pic when I had the chance, Valerie inwardlymented,


    completely forgetting she was still on the call, leaving Julian choking on the overly sweet moment.