Ah...
How did he wake up?
Emma Johnson clearly hadn't realized her slip-up yet. Instead, she roared angrily, "You scared me to death! Didn't you see I was spacing out?"
What was wrong with her perfectly good hair?
"Who's more frightening? I just woke up, and when I opened my eyes, I saw you staring at me like a zombie?"
Liam Williams's face darkened. It seemed this girl was quite skilled at turning the tables and playing the victim.
After all, this wasn't the first time something like this had happened.
"Tch, don't flatter yourself. Who wants to look at you?" Emma refused to admit it, snorting softly before hopping lightly out of bed.
Besides, she had no interest in him!
Still half-asleep, she was about to head to the bathroom to wash up when her eyes suddenly caught sight of the contract on the dresser.
Ah, she was so confused. How could she forget something so important?
Without even bothering to put on her slippers, she ran over to him, grabbed the contract, and waved it in front of Liam's face. "Liam, did you read the contract I wrote last night? Should we sign it now?"
Emma blinked at him expectantly.
Liam ignored her and sat up straight. His bare skin was exposed in the air, his sexy physique now fully visible to Emma.
Cough. It wasn't that he didn't want to wear pajamas, but no one had prepared any for him at the Johnson residence.
Even the white sweatpants he'd slept in were bought by himself temporarily, just to use as makeshift pajamas.
Well, it would have to do.
Although Emma had seen his upper body before, she hadn't gotten a clear look that time.
After all, when they first met, she'd felt like a deer caught in headlights, not knowing where to look.
So today...
Wheat-colored skin, sexy thin lips, and that broad chest—she could clearly see his pectoral muscles and strong six-pack abs.
The only flaw was the countless scars on his body, which seemed to be from a long time ago.
Emma frowned with concern. What had he been through?
A soldier? Military?
These scars didn't look like they were from training. And there were bullet holes... wasn't that...
Was he some kind of special forces soldier?
Liam was about to get out of bed to wash up when he noticed the woman in front of him staring at him.
He squinted and followed her gaze.
So she was looking at his body.
And she was completely mesmerized. Had she never seen a man's body before?
Really, did she have to be so obvious about liking him?
"Do you enjoy looking at me that much, my wife?" Liam's lips curled into a teasing smile.
How could a woman stare at a man like that? It was practically harassment.
"Ah? I... Can I help you?" Emma heard his voice and instantly realized her behavior was a bit inappropriate. A blush quickly spread across her face.
But she couldn't help sneaking another glance at Liam's strong arms and swallowing hard.
"Well, Liam, about what I said earlier... Have you read my contract? If you don't have any suggestions, how about we sign it together?"
As she said this, her face was full of anticipation.
Liam reached out, covered her face with his entire palm, and pushed her away. "I haven't seen it..."
He had read it last night. Would he tell this idiot that?
Then he got out of bed, put on his slippers, and walked to the bathroom. He turned on the tap and squeezed some hand sanitizer into his palm.
Emma was furious when she saw him like this, but she held back for the sake of her own interests.
Hmph, as long as Liam signed this contract, she wouldn't have to worry about him bullying her.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on her face again. She tiptoed behind Liam and said, "So you haven't seen it yet? Then, Liam, let me read it to you now, and we can sign the contract happily, okay?"
Then Emma held up the paper and began reading.
Liam brushed his teeth carelessly in front of the mirror, not paying any attention.
Three minutes later, Emma finished reading without missing a single word. She looked proudly at Liam, who had finished washing and was rinsing his mouth. "So, what do you think? Isn't what I wrote particularly detailed, fair, and easy to understand?"
Emma shyly bumped Liam's shoulder and acted coy. "Sign it? Husband?"
Liam didn't speak. He just squinted at Emma's bright eyes and leaned his body slightly closer to hers.
The overwhelming sense of pressure made Emma carefully step back, trying to maintain a safe distance from him at all times. But at this moment, she couldn't afford to anger him, could she?
Emma thought about it. Forget it. If she suffered a little loss today, she'd have a better life in the future, right?
So instead of continuing to back down, she straightened her chest, raised her head, and patiently waited for Liam's answer.
Because she had just woken up, she hadn't had time to put on her underwear. She was only wearing a pink Hello Kitty nightgown.
And Liam wasn't wearing anything on his upper body. At this moment, they were only separated by that thin layer of pajamas.
A soft, warm sensation came from his chest...
Liam felt a reaction somewhere. This damned woman, didn't she know she was tempting him?
So this time, he naturally didn't stay close to Emma's body.
He was really worried that if they got any closer, something might happen.
Damn it!
In this regard, Emma was truly oblivious. She didn't even notice the expression on Liam's face or the movement of his body.
She was completely focused on signing the contract.
Not hearing Liam's response for a long time, Emma raised her hand again, shook the paper in her hand, blinked her big eyes, and looked at Liam calmly.
He finally came back to his senses, gave Emma a smile, and said softly, "I... not at all! However, I can satisfy you with other requirements... For example, fulfilling my husbandly duties."
"Don't... don't worry, Liam. If you look carefully, this contract is really beneficial to both of us. At least for this year, your parents, my parents, and both of us will be happy."
How could anyone not be interested in such a good thing?
And what were these "husbandly duties"?
Was this all this man thought about all day? How shameless!
Emma was puzzled. They didn't have any emotional foundation. In her opinion, it was impossible to fall in love with a completely strange man within a year.
In that case, it was better for both of them to willingly sign this contract. In front of each other, they would try their best to play the role of husband and wife, and in private, they wouldn't interfere in each other's lives or feelings.
Why not?
Why wasn't he satisfied?
Liam was a real man. He usually had a quick mind. What was wrong with him now? Did he want to fall in love with her?