Chapter 1391

"What's wrong?" Maryanne said with feigned nonchalance. "We've already slept together once. There's no need to be so conservative." Hayden swallowed hard. Being conservative wasn't the issue. He was just shy. The way Maryanne's white nightgown clung to her curves made his heart skip a beat. It wasn't sheer, but being with her alone when she was dressed so scantily still made something stir within him. His refusal lodged in his throat. He was torn between rejecting her and leaving, which would make this unease disappear right away, or agreeing to her proposal. Sooner or later, they were bound to end up in this situation. They couldn't possibly sleep in separate rooms after marriage, could they? Yet for some reason, he couldn't look Maryanne in the eye as soon as his mind drifted to those thoughts. "What are you waiting for?" Maryanne chided, dragging him toward the bedroom. "I'm exhausted. Let's go to bed now." Sleep was starting to get to her. As they snuggled up together