Chapter 185

"Rose," he called her name, his voice hoarse, his eyes almost spitting fire.

The temperature around the two rose several degrees.

Rosalie could feel her palms sweating. She saw Theodore getting closer and closer, until he finally kissed her lips.

She closed her eyes, feeling his warmth.

At first, she thought they wouldn't kiss again. Little did she know, his kiss wasn’t just a simple one. It escalated gradually, plundering more of her. His large hand gently lifted her nightgown.

At that moment, Rosalie suddenly came to her senses. She abruptly opened her eyes, and grabbed his hand to stop his increasingly inappropriate actions.

"Wait!"

Theodore instantly froze, and he stared at the tense Rosalie beneath him. He withdrew his hand, cupping her face gently. "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."

She was always so shy—it seemed he needed to teach her.

"It's not about that," Rosalie stuttered. "I... I have something to tell you. Could you...could you sit up first?"

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