Marriage Games with a Charming CEO novel Chapter 77

Chapter 77 Camping

Alicia noticed that after discussing certain matters with Edmond recently, their interactions began to change gradually, especially concerning the difficulty in conceiving.

Before this, he was still a womanizer, radiating the qualities of a Casanova every day.

He was obsessed with her body, teasing and provoking her, making it hard to tell who was really smitten with whom.

That night, he didn't ask for anything.

With the lights off, they simply embraced each other, listening to each other's breathing.

Alicia caught the scent of Edmond's breath, a mix of shower gel and tobacco, an odd but strangely reassuring fragrance.

As she drifted into sleep, she felt a surge of warmth near her.

In a daze, Edmond's deep and magnetic voice floated down gently.

"In the future, you won't be alone. I'll be there with you."

She had already entered the realm of dreams, not overthinking why that sentence carried a hint of guilt.

*

The following morning, the young couple went to the senior citizens' apartment to pick up Melissa.

Edmond had already arranged for Melissa to return to the apartment a day in advance, waiting for him and Alicia to take her camping.

Melissa had the caretaker help her apply light makeup, and her complexion seemed much better.

Upon seeing her mother, Alicia's eyes brightened, her tone laced with surprise.

"Mom, you actually put on makeup?"

Melissa smiled shyly.

"It's rare to go out, so dressing up a bit is nice."

"I'll take you out shopping every week from now on. You should wear makeup more often; it looks good."

"Yes, alright."

Since her mother's surgery, they hadn't gone out for leisure activities.

The weather was nice for a change, and Edmond had chosen a great spot - a beautiful lakeside in the suburbs of the Arnoford City. While it was a tourist spot, it wasn't crowded on regular days as most preferred the nearby quaint old streets.

Edmond unfolded a folding chair for Melissa.

Sitting beside them, she watched as Edmond and Alicia worked together to set up the tent, her heart filled with joy. She secretly snapped a few photos of the couple.

The young couple still loved to banter, arguing ceaselessly over minor matters.

"Edmond, you got it wrong. It's not like that."