Mysterious Little Wife novel Chapter 37

After opening the door, Lacey hurried back to her room and picked up her clothes and lingerie from the floor. 

"Lacey, are you okay?" When Theo entered, the first thing he did was switch on the light. 

"Wait! Don't switch on the light!" Lacey exclaimed abruptly. 

"What's the matter?" Theo looked perplexed. 

"Why can't we switch on the lights, Lacey?" Lillianna walked in with a frown. She, too, was puzzled.

Lacey replied hesitantly, "I'm not wearing any lingerie—" 

Inexplicably, Theo's face went red. "I'll wait outside. Just take your time— " He stammered.

"There's no need for that. I'd had a little too much to drink earlier and was feeling a little dizzy. It'll be too binding to switch on the lights. Besides, the room isn't particularly gloomy." Lacey spoke as she walked up to the French window and drew the curtains back on the opposite side. 

Outside, the blue moonlight shone in. Together with the light from the bathroom, the room became better lit. 

"Lacey, this is a sobriety pill. Do you want some? Also, I've brought you some snacks. I don't think you've eaten much," Theo said as he placed the items in his hands on the table.

Lacey beamed as she looked at Theo. "Thank you, Theo!"

"It's no big deal. You're my girlfriend, aren't you?" Theo grinned. He stepped forward and took her in his arms. 

Such a move caught Lacey and Lillianna off guard. 

"Don't ever drink that much again, got it?" A doting voice sounded above her head. 

Lacey bit her lips inside Sam's embrace and softly pushed him away. "Oh, sure thing!" She responded, tucking her hair behind her ear to hide her unease.

Lillianna, on the other hand, smiled coldly at the sight of this scene. "Mr. Henderson, you certainly do cherish my sister."

Theo smiled brightly as he glanced at her. "Yes, I do. Shouldn't you, as her elder sister, be happy about that?"

Lillianna took a pause. "Well, of course!" She then replied while forcing an awkward smile. 

Lacey crossed her arms helplessly and moved to the side.

She was confused as to what Theo was thinking. He was well aware that their relationship was a lie. He didn't have to help her with her act.

Lillianna turned to Theo with a gentle smile. "I'm her sister, so of course, I want the best for her. Lacey, are you all right? If you're not feeling well, let me know, and I'll take you to the hospital." She sounded as if she was genuinely concerned.

"There is medical staff here. Do you want to go for a check-up?" Theo asked worriedly.

"I'm fine. Do I look like I'm feeling sick?" Lacey smiled faintly. Then, she stepped forward and pulled Lillianna over. "Lillianna, the moon is lovely tonight. Come and look at it." 

Lillianna was dragged by the french window. 

"What's there to look at?" Lillianna asked in a blue tone as she looked out at the moon.

If it weren't for Theo, she wouldn't have come. She came because she was afraid Lacey might talk nonsense after drinking too much! 

"Let's see. Today is the day of the supermoon. Hence, the moon is sure to be big tonight!" Theo stood next to Lillianna and gazed out at the view. "Let's go and have a look." 

Lillianna followed suit. Despite the hazy seascape, the sky was littered with brilliant stars. 

"Lacey, come here." Theo, who had gone to the balcony with Lillianna, invited Lacey.

"It's all right. I'm going to stay here. There's a sea breeze blowing outside. I'm afraid I'll catch a cold." As Lacey spoke, she dragged a nearby chair over and sat down.

The chair was placed next to the curtain, where Sam stood. 

A faint smile was on her face as she tilted her head slightly and rested it on him.

Sam was irritated by the sudden weight pressing down on him. He reached out and tried to push her away. 

"Ugh!" Lacey's head tilted to the side. He pushed her with a great deal of force. 

"Lacey, what's the matter?" As Theo turned his head back, he noticed her head suddenly tilted to the side. 

Lacey stroked her temples. Oh dear, Sam was not at all merciful to her! 

"Nothing. I'm exercising." She replied with a grin. Lacey then moved closer to the curtain and gave Sam a disapproving pinch on the leg.

Sam, however, grabbed her hand just as she touched him. 

"Theo, come over here—" She called out.

Sam immediately let go of his hand. 

Lacey then took advantage of the situation by pinching him once more.

"What's wrong?" Theo asked as he hurried over. 

Lacey smiled faintly and said, "It's windy outside. Don't catch a cold!" 

"It's all right. I'm a man. I'm not that frail. I'll ask your sister if she needs extra clothes!" Theo returned to the balcony.

"Hiss!" Just when Theo left, Lacey gritted her teeth. 

Sam shamelessly grabbed her hair and drew her in closer. 

"Are you trying to play tricks on me?" A deep voice rang out from above her head. 

Despite Sam's low voice, it sent chills up her spine.

Feeling uncomfortable, Lacey pulled back her hair. She immediately rose to her feet and kicked away the chair. 

Then she slipped behind the curtain.

Sam hadn't expected her to fling herself at him like that. 

He froze at that precise moment. 

"The lover game begins now!" Lacey leaned over Sam and suddenly reached out to grab his sensitive part. 

"Lillianna, you're so old-fashioned. Our society is no longer as old as it once was. Do you still have chastity concerns?" Theo couldn't help but respond with a quip. There was a trace of irony in his eyes. 

Was she still unsure of what era this was?

What for living in the past? 

"Mr. Henderson, what do you mean by that? Do you have no regard for your girlfriend's purity?" Lillianna asked in bewilderment. 

"Why should I be?" Theo smiled indifferently. "Why does she have to remain a virgin when I am not? Besides, in this day and age, it's common to lose your virginity before you get married." Then, as if something occurred to him, he asked with a frown, "Could it be you haven't slept with Sam?"

"How is that possible? We've—" Lillianna's face grew glum at this point. "We've engaged!" 

"You hit the jackpot. Do you realize it was Sam's first time?" Theo gave a sly grin. "As attractive and ruthless as Sam is, he never had any woman," He chuckled as he said. "Lacey, don't you think it's hilarious? He's an old fart!" Theo touched Lacey with his arm. 

Lacey was stunned.

Sam—

Sam was a virgin?

When Lillianna heard the shocking revelation, she locked her fist and glared at Lacey. 

Of a sudden, Lacey burst out laughing. She couldn't stop laughing as she collapsed onto the bed. 

"You find it funny too, don't you?" Theo was amused. He walked up to her and said, "It sure is interesting!" 

"No, not at all—" Lacey couldn't stop laughing despite her denial.

Oblivious to the three, the curtain moved.

"Lacey, enough!" exclaimed Lillianna. She was fuming with rage. "Mr. Henderson, let's head back. We should let her rest. There can be no delay in sailing tomorrow morning!" 

"All right!" Theo agreed this time. "Lacey, I'm heading back. I'll see you in the morning!" He said.

"Hey, hold on a second!" Lacey jumped out of bed and dashed to the closet. Inside she found a robe. She put it on and said, "Theo, I'm hungry. Will you accompany me to the restaurant for a bite to eat?" 

After all, she'd just taunted Sam.

She was bound to suffer once the two were gone. 

Her mind would be blown to bits if she was left alone with him!

"Sure, I'm still hungry. Let's go!" Theo was delighted with the invitation. 

And so, the three left together. 

"Thump."

Just as the door closed, Sam yanked the curtains with rage.

His pupils shrank, and a slash of wrath across his face. "Lacey Carter, If it's a death wish you want, it's a death wish I'll grant!"