Chapter 11 - Charlie (Part 2)

“Don't be silly. I came up with the idea of this marriage, so it is my obligation to bear all the consequences of it, including the financial ones. “ he replied, very calmly, as he bent down near the edge of the bed where she was sitting, to untie and take off her shoes “ Besides, I promised in my vows that I would give my all to take care of you, remember? If I had read between the lines, I would have understood that this includes that my money will always be there as long as the accounts exist. So get used to the idea that now I'm going to be with you everywhere, Charlie, whether you like it or not. “ he joked and Charlie decided that this was a great time to tease him a little, as Vivian had taught him.

“ Is this an invitation for me to join you in the bath?" She lay face down on the bed and when he lifted his head in amazement, her faces were mere inches apart, just as she wanted.

Despite his initial surprise at how close she was, Morgan's expression soon turned cloudy, almost da