Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 598

Ashley thought he didn't want to marry her. How could he call her "honey" so easily? Was he being sincere, or was it mockery?

In the five minutes of their encounter, she felt like she was constantly at a disadvantage, constantly being startled by him. She didn't find that acceptable as she was several years older than him.

When they went to the city hall to get their marriage certificate that afternoon, it didn't feel like much.

However, in this narrow bathroom, Elias's presence seemed overwhelming. Was it because he was so tall?

Ashley took a silent breath, regaining her usual composure. "I'm just wiping myself down. I've got a bit of a fever."

"A fever?" Elias stepped into the bathroom. It wasn't small, but his presence seemed to thin the air, and Ashley held her breath.

"You need to wipe your back to help with a fever. You can't reach it. I'll help you," Elias said.

Without waiting for her answer, he grabbed her towel. He re-wetted it, wrung it out, and slipped it under her clothes. He held the hot towel against her spine, dragging it down, sending a shiver through her body.

They stood very close, one behind the other, their figures reflected in the bathroom mirror.

Ashley looked at Elias in the mirror.

While he still looked like how had looked when he was a teenager, he had matured. His features were more defined and striking.

He wasn't just a boy anymore, he was a man. On top of that, he was her legal husband.

Although they were related, they were distant relatives, so distant they didn't even meet during holidays. They hadn't seen each other much over the recent years.

Elias lowered his gaze, noticing the tiny goosebumps on the back of her neck.

His voice grew huskier. "Ash, you're so thin. I can feel your bones."

She didn't know what to say to that.

After a moment, he added, "Ash, are you using alcohol to wipe yourself? It smells like some kind of floral wine. It's so fragrant."

"You sound so cheesy," Ashley finally said slowly.

Elias couldn't help but burst into laughter.