Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 60

Ethan's eyes lit up all of a sudden. Though he'd speculated on her innocence, the surprise he felt upon confirmation was beyond imagination.

He placed her hand on his back and kissed her again, letting her lips loose and transferring all the passion onto him.

Izzy found Ethan's actions extremely tender. There was a bit of pain that lasted for a while, but it turned into a pleasure that was indescribable. She'd never felt this in her twenty-something years.

The room was filled with a suggestive atmosphere. They cuddled side by side, and he stroked her smooth back over and over, planting gentle kisses by her ears. Izzy was so exhausted that she didn't want to move at all. She closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep as exhaustion overcame her.

Hearing her faint breathing, Ethan's lips curled into a smile filled with satisfaction and relief.

He had always wondered why his cold and lonely heart was captivated by her at first sight. Why did he, in such a short time, determine that she was his life partner? What could be the reason?

Perhaps it was because she silently endured eating desserts she disliked.

Perhaps it was because of the faint smile that played on her lips when she teased others.

Or perhaps it was because of her confidence and spirit when she spoke eloquently.

After the events that just unfolded, coupled with her rigorous workload recently and the lack of a good night's sleep without Ethan by her side, she was truly exhausted. Even when Ethan carried her to take a bath later, she didn't wake up. When Izzy woke up, it was already the next morning. The smooth touch behind her made her eyes fly open. Her hazy consciousness slowly returned and the events of last night replayed in her mind like a movie. She had truly become a woman, Ethan's wife. With this thought, her cheeks turned a soft shade of pink.

Realizing she was still in Ethan's arms, she blushed profusely to avoid the awkwardness upon waking up. She moved the large hand that was resting on her waist and tried to get up, but the moment she moved, she felt a searing pain and couldn't help but gasp.

"Shhh."

Ethan was a light sleeper. He was awake the moment Izzy opened her eyes. He just wanted to see her reaction, so he stayed still. Sure enough, Her shy self wanted to escape as soon as she woke up.

But she was his legitimate wife, where could she escape to?

He pulled her back into his arms, imprisoning her tight, and whispered into her ear, "Does it still hurt?"

Izzy's face turned beet red, then she shrank back, curling up in his arms, not saying a word.

Ethan turned her face towards him, with his eyes full of teasing, staring fixedly at her, "Does it really hurt that much?"