Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1479

Lorelei pursed her lips, having no idea how she had offended him this time. She actively searched for a topic. "Aren't you going to ask what your mom and I talked about?"

"What else could it be?" Harold looked back at her, the corners of his mouth turning up. "Theia definitely dragged my name through the mud."

"How did you know?" Lorelei asked in surprise.

"In this house, the men have zero status," Harold said slowly. "It doesn't matter who's right or wrong; you just apologize."

"Is that how it works?" Lorelei's eyes lit up, and she didn't hold back her praise. "Dr. Houston, your family dynamic is wonderful."

"Do you like it?"

"I do." Lorelei answered without a second thought. The atmosphere in the Bellamy household was oppressive, and the Houston household was overly rigid.

But this family was different...

Everyone was so vibrant, and even her mother-in-law was incredibly fun.

She really loved this feeling.

"If you like it, I'll bring you back next time," Harold said, his tone laden with meaning.

Next time?

They were returning to Australis in a few days. After visiting grandma, they had to finalize the divorce details.

With only thirty days left in their legally mandated separation period, their time was running out.

Would there even be a chance to return to Eclara City?

"Harold, Lorelei, it's raining!" Melvin shouted from a short distance away.

"Let's head back." Harold leaned down and scooped Lorelei into his arms. Just as they stepped into the living room, the skies opened up.

It was a torrential downpour, accompanied by flashing lightning.

The sky darkened rapidly.

"It was so sunny just a minute ago. Where did this thunderstorm come from?" Melvin scratched his head, grumbling in annoyance. "I even prepped an outdoor BBQ, and now it's totally ruined."

"With rain this heavy, no one should go back tonight," Theia said, glancing out the window with concern. "The villa is up in the mountains. Driving down in this storm is too dangerous."

Everyone retreated to their respective rooms to wash up and rest.

Lorelei sat on the edge of the large bed, observing the cozy, elegant decor of the room.

It was fresh and tasteful, exactly to her liking.

Except there was no sofa.

Click—

The bedroom door opened, and Harold walked in carrying a shopping bag. "These are some clothes and toiletries the staff prepared for you."

"Thank you." Lorelei took the bag, looking up at him. "How are we sleeping tonight?"

Whether out of distaste or something else, he had never once slept in the same bed as her.

"?" Harold looked down at her, his voice low and raspy. "There aren't any extra beds in the house, and there's no sofa in this room."

The implication was clear: I want to sleep with you tonight.