Gwyneth fell silent.
Just over two weeks ago, when they first arrived, he had been so happy, excitedly planning their future life in Starfall City.
Now, in such a short time, all of it had turned to ash.
They were strangers living under the same roof.
When Gwyneth went into the bathroom to shower, she locked the door behind her.
She wasn't even sure what she was guarding against, but sharing a room with Hawthorne seemed to have triggered a defensive instinct, as if he were an intruder poised to invade her personal space.
Through the frosted glass, Hawthorne could vaguely make out the silhouette of a stunning woman.
Yet, with his mind heavy with troubles, he felt not a flicker of desire.
When Gwyneth came out, water droplets still clinging to her hair, she was wearing a conservative pajama set that covered her from neck to toe, having ignored the sexy lingerie she had bought earlier.
Hawthorne understood her message.
He walked toward her, and she watched him warily, like he was a thief.
Without a word, he picked up the hairdryer from the counter. "Your hair is wet. Dry it before you go to bed."
Gwyneth reached for it, but Hawthorne held it high above his head, just out of her reach. "I'll help you."
"No, thank you," she said, her voice cold and firm, but Hawthorne paid her no mind. "I'm just drying your hair, not touching you."
He placed his hands on her shoulders and gently turned her to face away from him.
She was no match for his strength, and she didn't want to argue with him late at night.
The staff in the house had been hired by the patriarch and were notoriously gossipy.
If they fought tonight, her great-granduncle would know by morning.
Resigned, Gwyneth stood silently before the mirror and let him dry her hair.


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