That heart-throbbing feeling seemed to be found only with Ulric.
He lowered his eyes and kissed her earnestly, deepening gradually…
As the crowd started to cheer, Rosalind’s face turned red. She pushed him away and quickly ran off.
Ulric knew she was shy. He took long strides to catch up with her. “What are you afraid of? Do you think it’s not legal?”
He held her hand and squeezed it. “Since we’re back in the country, let’s remarry.”
Rosalind was dazed for a moment, then smiled at him. “You want to trick me into marriage so soon? I’ve learned my lesson from the first time.”
“Do you want me to propose?” Ulric thought she was about to agree.
But Rosalind shook her head. “I want to think more seriously about our future before giving you an answer.”
In the adult world, not agreeing immediately meant refusal.
Ulric understood.
…
They bought some food and toys on the street. When Rosalind felt a bit tired, they returned to their place.
“Go rest for a while. I’ll spend time with the kids.”
Ulric caressed her cheek, noticing her fatigue.
“Isn’t there still a lot of work waiting for you to take care of? Don’t leave everything to Cedric and Johnny. I’m not that tired. I’ll spend time with the kids.”
“You really not tired?” He raised an eyebrow.
Rosalind nodded seriously. “Yes!”
“Then let’s do something else.” Ulric picked Rosalind up directly.
She was startled and then hit his shoulder lightly after regaining her composure, with a bit of complaint in her tone as she said, “Yesterday, we just…”
“Just teasing you.” Ulric placed her back on the bed in their bedroom. “Don’t worry about my work at the company. Take a nap.”
Hearing him assurance, Rosalind felt relieved.
Before she could speak, Ulric’s phone suddenly rang.
It was Johnny calling. Rosalind also saw the caller ID on the screen.
“Oh well, now they’re calling you. There must be something urgent.”
Ulric sat on the edge of the bed, crossed his long legs, and answered under Rosalind’s gaze.
“Hello.”
“Ulric! When are you and Rosalind coming back from Faydale?” Johnny’s tone had a hint of excitement as if something great had happened.
It was completely different from the gloominess when he picked them up at the airport that day.
But actually, this was the Johnny Ulric knew-the cheerful state was Johnny’s usual demeanor.
“Not decided yet.” Ulric played with a strand of Rosalind’s hair between his fingers. “Why? Is it about the company?”
“No! It’s about me!” Johnny chuckled. “Tilda agreed to be my girlfriend! And I’m going to meet her parents today!”
Upon hearing this, not only was Rosalind stunned, but Ulric was also quite surprised.
After all, before Rosalind and Ulric came to Faydale, Johnny and Tilda were still at each other’s throats…
“What did you do?” Ulric immediately asked.
“Johnny, you promised me not to force Rosalind’s friends.”
He could already imagine Rosalind frowning beside him.
“What do you mean by that? I pursued her, and she agreed! That’s all!” Johnny pouted, clearly displeased with Ulric’s question. “With my looks, do I need to force her?”
“Did Tilda agree willingly?”
“Of course! If you don’t believe me, let Rosalind ask her!”
Ulric paused for a moment, seeing Rosalind reach for her phone out of the corner of his eye. He asked, “Johnny, are you serious this time?”