Sierra immediately recalled the incident on New Year's Eve, where they nearly crossed the line. Her already high body temperature rose once again, and her entire body turned red.
"I don't need to test anything," Sierra muttered softly. "He doesn't have any issues."
Madison could not hear what she said, but she did not care about it either.
Instead, she continued persuading Sierra, "The best way for a couple to deepen their bond is through physical intimacy. Since you and Theo are already legally married, there's no need to date for two years before moving to the next step.
"Theo is older than you. I'm afraid he would not be able to hold it in for so long. Sierra, we're all adults here, and you need to consider Theo. It's torture to lie beside the women he love yet not being able to touch her. Or do you just not like him?"
Sierra pursed her lips, her expression complicated. "Of course I like him."
She would not have gone on dates, held hands, kissed him, and done all the things couples had done otherwise.
Madison smiled confidently, asking, "Then, why are you hesitating? Are you afraid?"
"I-I just feel that we've not known each other for long, so we should…"
Before Sierra could finish her sentence, Madison interrupted her. "You have known Theo since you were a child. You rarely had the chance to interact with him.
"Also, if you keep continuing to delay things, he will probably become a 70-year-old virgin at this rate. Oh, wait. That's right. Is Mr. Gray a virgin?"
Sierra was speechless. She did not want to continue listening to Madison's nonsense, so she just hung up on her.
In the end, she decided to hide the box in an empty room.
When Theo came home at night, Sierra immediately recalled Madison's words when she looked at him. Her eyes were filled with hesitation.
The next day, Sierra had to visit Jemima, and she also planned to report her progress to Jemima.
However, when she woke up, she realized that Theo was still home. Confused, she asked, "Don't you need to go to work today?"
If Theo hadn't been driving, he would have kissed her on the spot. However, he could only pinch her cheeks and ask, "What are you thinking about?"
Sierra did not shy away like she used to. Instead, she held his hand and replied solemnly, "I'm thinking about why you are so good to me."
Not expecting to receive her compliment, he could not hide the joy he was feeling. Even his voice sounded pleased as he explained, "It's my job to treat you right."
When Jemima saw them, she immediately insisted on buying some groceries and cooking a meal for them. It had taken Sierra a lot of effort to convince her otherwise.
By the time they had left Jemima's place, they sighed in relief before exchanging smiles.
…
Over in the Shaw residence, William had been quick to sell off all of his vacant properties. However, he still did not have enough money.
In the end, he decided to put the house they were currently living in up for sale as well. Perhaps it was due to luck, but a buyer appeared almost immediately.
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