The Ninth Bride (Samantha and Finley) novel Chapter 264

Chapter 264 Why Is Unity So Adorable?
Samantha noticed that Finley had fallen behind, and a touch of jealousy sparked in her eyes. "Finley, why are you moving so slowly? Don't you realize you're naked?"

Finley, catching her jealous pout, flashed a warm smile and sauntered over to her. Without a moment's hesitation, he swept her up in a princess carry, enveloping her in his arms. "Are you jealous, hmm?"

She wrapped her arms around his neck and playfully nipped at his shoulder. "You're mine, so no other woman is allowed to gaze at your body. Not even Ms. Stuart."

With eyes full of adoration, Finley replied, "And what if someone does catch a glimpse?"

"Then, I'll have to punish you," Samantha teased, "by throwing you in the doghouse."

"Alright, whatever you say goes," Finley agreed, his voice full of affection.

Samantha lifted his chin with a teasing gesture. "You're this obedient?"

"I've always obeyed you," he assured her.

"So well-behaved," she cooed.

Raising an eyebrow, he asked, "And what's my reward for being so good?"

She pondered for a moment, then leaned in close, her voice a whisper laced with shyness. "I'll reward you with a baby."

Finley's eyes widened in surprise. "Where?"

She pointed to herself with pride. "Me."

"Then, how about you call me 'Daddy?'"

Samantha shook her head, instead clinging to his neck and calling out, "Honey."

Watching Finley shower Samantha with affection made Emily wish fervently that she were the one in his arms. If only it were her, she mused, she would be so overjoyed she might just die from happiness. But alas, the one in his arms was Samantha.

What could she do but feel a pang of envy?

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In their room, Samantha and Finley had shared a warm, soothing shower. Afterward, Samantha donned fresh clothes and ventured into the front yard. Seeing her beloved Unity fully recovered, she spread her arms wide and called out, "Unity, come to Mommy."

The little dog, engrossed in playing with a ball, perked up at the sound of her voice and raced toward her. Samantha caught it in her embrace, and as Unity licked her face, she laughed and said, "It seems like you've grown so much while you were away from Mommy. Let me see. How's your neck?"

Unity wriggled its head in her arms, indicating that it was perfectly fine. Observing how it seemed to understand her every word, Samantha gently petted its head. "Why are you so incredibly adorable?"

Finley watched from the side, a smile of amusement dancing on his lips.