A Contract Marriage After a ONS novel Chapter 689

Sherman hugged him. "Why are you sorry? Have you been feeling very pressured lately?" she looked up and asked.

Billy rolled his eyes; he squinted them and nodded. "I have been handling a lot of contracts these days, and there are several projects that are happening at the same time."

"You're like this because you have been too busy and under a lot of pressure. No matter how hectic your work is, your health always comes first, okay?" Sherman was saddened. She placed her hand on his face and stroked it. "You’ve lost weight too."

Billy raised his hand and squeezed hers. He was feeling slightly guilty, but he still teased her, "I'm sure there are other ways to satisfy my darling. Do you want to try?"

"What kind of joke is this? Give me back my husband and get some rest." Triggered by his comical act, Sherman giggled and kicked him gently.

"Are you sure you don’t want it? I’m waiting for you; such chances don't come by easily; are you sure you want to let it go?" "Whose attention are you seeking? Enough with your

jokes. Get some rest instead. I’m tired too." Sherman knocked on her waist a few times and laid down.

Billy pulled over the blanket to cover her; then he hugged her and buried his chin into her hair. He looked at her grimly. "Darling, I'm sorry."

Sherman was really feeling tired that her eyes could hardly stay opened. She yawned and tapped his arms that hugged her in consolation. "Go to sleep. I know you’re very tired. It must have happened because you were too stressed out. You’re still my perfect man, and nothing has ever changed...”

The cuddled in bed, and for the entire night, he hugged her tightly while she rested her head on his arms; it was a good sleep indeed.

In the morning, after Sherman tidied up the bedroom and was drinking milk, the housekeeper entered with her phone.