r, Samuel has been staring blankly at the laptop screen on his desk,

eady numb from standing for over an hour. I feel like my presence

y slowly, tiptoeing behind Samuel's wheelchair like a thief afraid of being ca

y. Samuel's deep baritone voice broke

you going

"I'm tired, Samuel. I'm sleepy, too. It's late at night-can I go to sleep?"

ay here as long as

ng told to sit or just keep him company, but stand

a little pity on your wife. Tell me to sit down or lie d

t, he took his eyes off the laptop sc

tually stepped closer. With a provocative gesture, I immediately climbed up and sat on his desk

elia?!" Samuel snapped,

to sit down. So, I'

e retorted with a hint o

razier. I shifted positions, sitting right on his lap. Instantly, Samue

not heavy, am I?"

't intimidated. Instead, I deliberately wrapped both my arms ar

his?" I challenged him as he just stared, frozen. "I'm already your wife. Things like this

elia..." he

ving, I brought my face even c

e

he just stood there, frozen. However, just as I was about to ki

e and give you a much harsher punishment!" he threate

uld have pulled his head toward me and kissed him by force, but I didn't want to rush t

e," I said softly as I walked out of the study

*

noon turned to afternoon, there was no sign of him anywhere.

, certainly not! I wouldn't touch a broom o

ing TV, and occasionally taking a nap. Even though my life is now much more comfor

or has he even gone out? Not a single servant knows-or

o explore the grand palace. I immediately approached one o

u!" I ca

u need anything?"

y hasn't Samuel been se

. He just returned from ru

presence would only result in new chores or a sharp scolding. I jus

there was no answer, I plucked up the courage to open it. The room

shower?" I m

d wheelchair. My breath caught in my throat instantly. He was shirtless, revealing his broad, muscula

never come into my room!" he snapped. His

I replied calmly, wit

ull well th

Just a trophy wife? Just your servant? Is that it?" I said it in a m

on't you? Now get out-a

nt to?" I challenge

e me angry

ou got angry?" I asked defiantl

y how I am when

head slowly. "I don't know, because I've never seen you tr

ently at the athletic body I'd only ever been abl

I'll call the

ft slightly. "Seriously, you're going to hand me over to them? I'm your wife, Samuel. Why don't you just touch me yourself? Yo

wrapped both my arms around his neck, pulling his face close

is consent, I pressed

a p

ction, to feel the turmoil behind his cold facade. Unfortunately, Samuel just stood there frozen, his ga

*