Amos Granger was stunned. After a moment, he turned to look at the little woman with eager eyes.
"I will support you. You don't need to work," Amos said.
Eudora George knew that he would say that. Being a person he is, he wouldn't allow her to go out and work. However, Eudora knew this was something she had to do.
Eudora softened her voice. "It's not the same! I've wasted three years in the Meyer family doing nothing! I am so detached from everything. I want to know more about the outside world, even if... it's for you."
Amos narrowed his eyes. "For me?"
"It's all for you. If I can go out to work, maybe we can have more to talk about. You can finally share your troubles with me," Eudora said.
Amos' lips curled into an amused smile. "Little fox, when did you become such a sweet-talker?"
Although he knew that it was just an excuse to go out, he was pleased.
"I'm sincere!" Eudora insisted.
Amos put out the cigarette in his hand and rolled over, pressing her down.
"Let's see how sincere you are," Amos teased.
Eudora pursed her lips at the face bearing down on her. She raised her head and kissed his cheek.
Amos couldn't help but laugh at her clumsy gesture. "That's it?"
With one hand free, he pointed to his lips and said, "Do it like how I usually do."
Eudora frowned. She looked as if she was trying to recall what he meant, while hesitating to do it or not. The next second, her cheeks turned red, her eyes closed, and she moved to meet Amos' lips.
She had little practice at this. She smooched his lips twice and her face was already crimson, even her skin had a faint pink color.
But she didn't know that it was her innocent look that aroused him.
Her lips lingered for awhile before she retreated. "Is this..." His eyes darkened, and he lowered his head to kiss her before she could finish the sentence.
His every move was detailed, almost like he was guiding and teaching her. After he finished, he stopped for two seconds, giving Eudora a chance to breathe.
He waited till he had his fill and then looked at her with a smile. "Did you learn it?"
It took a moment for Eudora to respond. "What?" She was still in a daze.
"It seems that you still haven't learned it..." His voice was low and hoarse.
"No, no, no! I learned it!" Eudora pleaded.
"Have you really learned it? Then give it a try." Amos ordered. "Ah?" Eudora rubbed her sore waist, her naked back completely exposed to Amos. "Can I do it tomorrow?"
"Are you really that tired?" Amos covered her with the quilt and got out of bed. "Alright then."
Knowing that Amos was about to leave, Eudora asked hurriedly, "Then I..."
"The company is about to recruit full-time staff. You can hand in your resume if you want. I will ask Clint to settle it," Amos said curtly.
"Really?" Eudora was overjoyed. She jumped out of bed and hugged Amos' thin waist from behind. "Thank you!"
Her bare chest pressed against his back. Amos' eyes darkened. "You asked for it this time."
Eudora was taken aback. She turned around and tried to run, but was pulled back by Amos.
Sunlight shone through the window as the sun set. Eudora rubbed her waist and got out of bed again.
Although Amos did not let her off easy, she was happy just to work.
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