Chapter 504: This Woman Is Truly Ridiculous

At the Mercer estate, Grandpa was still chuckling, urging Miles on, reminding him that a night like this was priceless.

Nina Scott was pushed back into Miles Mercer’s room. At a loss, she looked at him. "How about... we just make do for the night?"

"Absolutely not. We made an agreement. Don’t you get any funny ideas about me."

"Pah! As if I’d have any funny ideas about *you*!"

Miles opened the door, intending to let Nina out. But the moment he did, his grandfather was standing right there. "Miles, what are you doing!"

Miles had no choice but to shut the door. After waiting a little longer, he opened it again and found his grandfather was still there.

Nina said, "It looks like Grandpa won’t leave unless we do something."

"What are you planning to do?" Miles watched her warily.

Nina moved closer, pushed Miles straight against the door, and braced one hand against it. She looked exactly like a female rogue.

"Nina! Don’t forget our agreement!" Miles’s temples throbbed. ’If this woman dares to try anything, I’ll definitely fight back.’

’I knew it. This woman is definitely up to no good. She’s been plotting against me all along. She must be into me!’

"Do you know how to moan?" Seeing Miles like this, Nina found it hilarious.

’This man... How can he be more bashful than a woman?’

"How do I moan?"

"Like you’re enjoying it, of course." As she spoke, Nina’s other hand landed right on Miles’s waist.

Miles felt a tickle spread through his body. He tried to pull away, a blush creeping up his cheeks as he grabbed Nina’s wrist. "What are you doing?"

"Don’t tell me you’ve really never been... serviced by a woman before? You’re built like a boiled chicken, you even have abs? You can’t possibly feel *nothing* on your own, right? So, do you ever take matters into your own hands? Or... are you just not up to it?"

Nina watched him with curiosity. ’Does a guy like Miles even feel lust?’

"You... You..." Miles was stunned that Nina could be so brazen.

’He didn’t have a strong libido and rarely... took matters into his own hands.’

Nina laughed. "If you can’t, you can’t. I won’t laugh at you."

"Who said I can’t?! Now, get out of my way!"

But Nina refused to move. "Just moan a little. Otherwise, Grandpa is definitely not going to leave."

"You want *me* to do that?"

Nina considered it. "You’re right. Fine, I can’t count on you. I’ll do it myself!"

With that, Nina imitated what she’d seen on TV and let out a couple of coquettish cries. "Oh~ don’t!"

Miles: "..."

’This woman is unbelievable!’

But for some reason, as Nina leaned against him, he caught her faint, sweet scent and heard her delicate cries. He actually felt his throat tighten, and a flame seemed to flicker to life inside him.

After a moment, Nina said, "Alright, Grandpa should be gone by now."

"Ah, oh." Miles’s cheeks were flushed.

Nina said, "You’re not getting shy, are you?"

"What do I have to be shy about?"

"Good. I’m taking the bed tonight, you can sleep wherever. I’m going to bed!" Nina said, acting as if nothing out of the ordinary had just happened.

But Miles was anything but calm. ’How could she just go to sleep after that? How could she fake something like that so easily? Those sounds came so naturally to her... even he was left blushing with a racing heart.’

’Could Nina be a total player? Has she been with lots of men? Is that why she’s so experienced?’

"What are you spacing out for? What, do you want to sleep with me or something?"

"In your dreams!"

"What do you mean, in my dreams? If we slept together, you’d be the one getting the good deal. I’d be the one losing out."

Nina walked over to the bathroom. "Are there any clean towels?"

"What for?"

"To take a shower, of course. I can’t stand not showering."

"You’re just going to shower while a strange man is in the room?!"

’So improper. This is completely improper.’

"I’m going to shower in the bathroom, not in front of you. Besides, you’re not exactly a stranger, are you? Legally speaking, you’re my husband. Even if I did shower right in front of you, it wouldn’t be a problem."

Nina wasn’t the least bit afraid, because she knew Miles wouldn’t try anything.

’Perhaps when it came to Miles, she was the real rogue.’

Nina went into the bathroom. Miles turned away and lay down on the sofa, preparing to sleep.

The sofa was quite large, but his tall frame still made it feel cramped. The sound of water running came from the bathroom. This was the first time Miles had ever shared a room with a woman.

His mind replayed the sweet fragrance from when Nina had leaned in close. It was a little...

He closed his eyes and let out a heavy sigh. ’Forget it. I won’t think about it.’

When Nina came out, Miles was on the sofa, apparently already asleep.

Nina didn’t disturb him, tiptoeing over to the bed. A strange bed, an unfamiliar scent... She still wasn’t quite used to it.

It felt like a dream. In just one day, she had gotten married—to a man she had never even considered before.

’Anyway, my marriage to Miles is just a contract. We’ll be divorced soon enough. I shouldn’t overthink things.’

Nina lay in bed, but she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She glanced over at him, wondering if he was really asleep. He was lying perfectly still. ’Who sleeps that quietly? Does Miles even snore?’

The air felt a bit awkward. After a moment, Nina asked tentatively, "Miles, are you asleep?"

Miles didn’t answer. Nina asked again, "Really asleep?"

’He couldn’t have fallen asleep that fast, could he? I’m wide awake.’

’I was kind of hoping to chat with him. Oh well.’

A short while later, Nina stirred, seeming to get out of bed.

Miles held his breath. He wasn’t actually asleep, he just hadn’t responded earlier. In the dark, quiet room, the sound of her slipping on her shoes seemed especially loud.

At that moment, Miles’s heart began to pound even harder. ’What is this woman up to?’

’Was her asking if I was asleep a test? What is she planning to do, thinking I’m asleep?’

Listening to Nina’s footsteps, he thought, ’She isn’t coming toward me, is she? I knew it! This woman is up to no good. She’s definitely planning to make a move on me while I’m "asleep"!’

’If Nina tries anything, I’ll fight back. I can’t let her get her way!’

Miles was incredibly tense, but then he heard the footsteps go right past him.

Nina wasn’t heading for him; she was going to the adjacent bathroom.

Miles: "..."

’Looks like I was overthinking things.’

A moment later, Nina came out of the bathroom. Hearing the sound, Miles held his breath again.

Nina went straight back to bed without a moment’s hesitation. Clearly, she had just gone to use the restroom.