Chapter 166


    Grasping the quilt, J bit her lip and hesitated for a long time.


    Finally, she put on her slippers and walked toward the door, hugging her pillow.


    The early autumn weather was damp — moisture lingered in the air. All lights in the living room were


    turned off. J walked to Ethan’s room and saw the dim light from the crack of his door.


    J took a deep breath and knocked on the door twice.


    The door immediately opened, which surprised J. If not for the ss of water in Ethan’s hand, she


    would have thought the man had been standing by the door the whole time, waiting for her to knock.


    “What’s the matter?” Ethan had broad shoulders; his frame narrowed down on his waist to a perfect V.


    He was wearing a white tank top, and his trousers weren’t secured by a belt. They hung loosely on his


    waist. He leaned against the door frame and took a sip of water. His lips curled up into a knowing smile


    when he saw the pillow in her arms.


    J lowered her head. “I’m a little scared,” she mumbled, clutching the pillow tightly.


    One look at J told him why she was here.


    “Do you want me to sleep with you in your room?” he asked.


    After a moment’s thought, J nced at him and nodded. “Yes.”


    “Wait a minute.” Ethan ruffled her hair and walked into his room. Momentster, he came out in his


    pajamas, holding a gray pillow in his hand.


    “Let’s go.” He smiled.


    J’s face flushed with embarrassment as she walked toward her room. “Okay.”


    The trees dancing wildly with the breeze cast long shadows into the room. The moonlight flooding


    through the window was the only source of light.


    Jy stiffly on the bed and stared at the white ceiling while clutching the quilt tightly.


    Meanwhile, Ethan was lying on his side of the bed with his back to J, blocking the moonlight.


    J was wide awake despite lying on the bed for a long time. She craned her neck and looked at


    Ethan. “Ethan, are you asleep?”


    Ethan moved. He propped his head on his palm and looked at her. The dim light outside the window


    outlined his face and made his deep ck eyes sparkle. “No.”


    “Can we talk for a while?” J was wrapped in the quilt, revealing only her wless face.


    Ethan chuckled and leaned toward her.


    He was a tall, muscr man who exuded a powerful aura. Before J knew it, he lifted her in his


    arms and wrapped her in a tight embrace.


    Ethan leaned against her and peppered soft kisses on her earlobe and cheek as he spoke. “Well, what


    do you want to talk about?”


    J’s face turned red; the little kisses made her dizzy. Ethan must have just taken a shower. The


    fresh scent of shower gel made her mouth water.


    “What part-time jobs do you do? Are you tired from your work?” The kisses made J’s skin prickle


    with goosebumps. She ced a hand on his chest, keeping a safe distance from him.


    Ethan didn’t know much about part-time jobs. He had an honorable job, after all.


    “Well, nothing in particr. I do what I’m asked to do and what I feel like doing.” He shrugged


    nonchntly. “Honey, we are a real couple now,” he said, gently caressing her neck. “From now on,


    why don’t we sleep in the same room?”


    J bit her lip and hummed softly, neither epting nor refusing his suggestion. She felt safe in


    Ethan’s arms. He was like the protective shield that could guard her against all sorts of troubles. Her


    body rxed, and her eyes grew heavy.


    “I’m a little sleepy…” she mumbled, stifling a yawn.


    ‘She was awake all this while. Does she have to sleep during such a crucial moment?’


    “We barely spoke about anything, but you want to sleep,” Ethan hissed through his teeth.


    J had closed her eyes, and her breathing had be even. It looked like she had drifted off to a


    peaceful sleep.


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    Ethan couldn’t help but smile at her. He wondered when he could make love to his wife.