Chapter 524


    That night, I learned never to make him starve ever again. The next morning, I woke up feeling achy all


    over my body. I forced myself out of bed, not wanting to sleep in right after being epted as their


    daughter-inw.


    I looked toward the bathroom when I heard a cheery huming from there. Seems like someone’s in


    a good mood. Seeing Christopher shaving his stubble, I walked over, grabbed him by his waist, and


    spun him toward me. He released a soft groan, holding my wrist with his free hand. “Darling, are you


    trying to murder me?”


    “You read my mind!” I said indignantly.


    “Who dares to anger my wife?” A satisfied Christopher seemed to find my temper ironic on such a


    beautiful, sunny day. “It’s still early. Why don’t you sleep a little longer?”


    “You dare suggest that?” I raised my fist, hitting his chest lightly a few times. “Everyone will look at me


    weirdly if I only appear at lunchtime.”


    “Don’t worry about it. Just listen to me and sleep. The Lane residence doesn’t have that many rules


    except toward strangers. But you’re family, so you don’t have to stick to them. My mom and dad would


    never me you even if you do mess up. If anything, they’d do everything to protect you.” After wiping


    his face, he scooped me up and tucked me back into bed. “There’s no need to be so cautious.”


    “As if you’ll understand!” I rolled my eyes.


    Truth be told, the atmosphere here was great. I was sure I would be able to live afortable life in


    this house. Even so, it did not feel right to let myself be overly spoiled by Christopher, who was still


    insisting I sleep a bit longer.


    After he was done changing his clothes, I got up and prepped myself as well. I came down to find


    Christopher and Gordon intently discussing today’s news. It was something rted to the country’s


    defense. Completely clueless about that, I greeted them and headed straight for the kitchen.


    I rolled up my sleeves, beginning to prepare a few of my specialty dishes. After the table was set up,


    everyone gathered around and enjoyed the meal together.


    Breakfast was filled withughter. Dn cracked a joke, making Juliaugh. I, too, had a great time


    conversing with them.


    After breakfast, everyone headed off to where they needed to be. After Gordon’s retirement, he found


    interest in chess and had retreated to his room to mull over his moves, leaving only usdies left.


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    Feeling a bit nervous, I took out a pack of poker cards and suggested we y a few rounds. The


    winner would get to paste paper strips on the loser’s face. The game ended up with Shelley and I


    having our faces covered with paper because I did not have the courage to do it to Julia.


    Fortunately, Julia was also having a fun time. Sheughed hysterically while we were executing the


    punishment. “Seems like I have a talent with poker as well. I really should unt my skills out there.


    Ahh… which reminds me, I used to be a favorite at card games because I kept losing money to my


    opponents. Both of you must have given in to me quite a bit, didn’t you?”


    I smiled at herment, pretending not to understand. Then, just as I bent over to pick up a fallen


    card, I carelessly revealed the hickeys on the back of my neck.


    Julia’s eyes lingered on them for a few seconds before she returned her attention to the game. “Chris is


    usually a considerate child. But, once he acts up, he can go a bit overboard. Don’t give in to him all the


    time. Someone should reign him in a bit,” she saidnguidly.


    Realizing what she was talking about, my hands instinctively rushed to cover the hickeys. A scarlet


    flush reddened my skin. I was suddenly conscious about the amount of noise I was makingst


    night. Did they hear us?


    Then, Julie continued, “Some of my friends have invited me over to y poker. You shoulde too. It


    will do you good to know more people in our social circle. Oh, and I’ve called the family doctor over.


    You should get yourself checked to make sure your body’s fully recovered. Fragile bodies we have,


    don’t we? That’s why you shouldn’t let Chris have his way with you all the time.”


    Despite feeling embarrassed, her words sent a warm tingling sensation over me. So this is how a


    mother’s love feels like…