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    He had unconditional trust in Carole.


    Disheartened, Ellie closed her eyes.


    She asked, “The Thorpe family and the Lambert family had a marriage alliance, didn’t they?”


    “How do you know?” Kaiden inquired, realizing only the two families were privy to this information.


    Ignoring the question, Ellie pressed on, “Then, what am I to you?”


    “My wife.” Kaiden gently lifted Ellie’s chin with his fingertips, a yful gesture paired with serious words. “Ellie, you are my wife.”


    Unaware of the tenderness reflected in his eyes, Ellie sensed her heart being squeezed painfully.


    Wife… His wife…


    Kaiden had previously expressed hismitment to marriage, and it seemed natural for someone like him to stand by the union he acknowledged.


    So, was the love he bestowed upon her solely because she was his wife? However, if there were no issues with the marriage alliance between their families, shouldn’t Carole be his rightful wife?


    Getting up, Kaiden took a bath towel and effortlessly lifted Ellie from the tub.


    “It’s time to get out of the water,” he smiled. It wasn’t good to stay in the bathtub for a long time.


    Suddenly, Ellie felt a little tired and thought the situation was a bit ridiculous.


    She allowed Kaiden to dry the water droplets from her body and wrap her in the bath towel.


    “You behaved well tonight,” Kaidenmented as he gently tousled Ellie’s hair.


    He found satisfaction in her acquiescent demeanor, particrly after moments of intimacy.


    With a rosyplexion due to the steam, Ellie’s skin looked exceptionally beautiful.


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    Kaiden’s heart skipped a beat as he ced her on the vanity.


    “Let’s not rush out just yet…” he suggested, pressing himself against her and initiating a kiss.


    In a moment of daze, Ellie impulsively pped him when his soft lips met hers.


    The sound resonated through the bathroom, leaving Kaiden in a rare state of bewilderment.


    His head remained tilted, his face reflecting confusion.


    Not only was he rejected for no apparent reason after kissing his wife, but he was also unexpectedly pped.


    It took Ellie a moment toprehend her actions. Panicking, she looked at her hand, her eyshes trembling. As she raised her gaze, she was met with Kaiden’s thunderous expression.


    “I… I’m sorry,” stammered Ellie, expecting repercussions for her impulsive act.


    “Did I do something wrong, Ellie?”


    After pping him in the face, Ellie felt she was in the wrong. She avoided meeting Kaiden’s gaze, inadvertently catching sight of a noticeable bulge in his crotch.


    Quickly averting her eyes, she pretended not to notice.


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