"Where are we going?"
By now, Mango was suddenly curious.
However, Nathaniel did not say anything and took her directly to the car. Soon after that, they arrived in front of a gym.
The corners of Mango's mouth twitched in annoyance.
"Is this where you wanted to take me? You think I would like this place?"
Hence, she felt like there may be some misunderstandings between her and Nathaniel.
Nevertheless, Nathaniel smiled and replied, "It's unhealthy for people to binge eat when they're unhappy. It's all right if they shop, but I think the most effective way to let off some steam is to work out. Just imagine that the sandbag is the person you hate. Wouldn't you feel much better after you punch it violently?"
Then, Mango paused for a moment and she realised that Nathaniel was making a lot of sense. Furthermore, she would gain weight if she went on a binge eating spree.
"All right, let's do it your way!"
Mango walked inside with a smile.
Nathaniel was a frequent customer here, so he naturally had a private studio to himself.
Then, Mango clicked her tongue in awe when she saw the plethora of gym equipment inside.
"Wow, I didn't expect that you would come here to vent your anger!"
"Would you believe me if I said that I regularly work out here?"
"Nope!"
Mango shook her head.
However, Nathaniel did not explain any further as he handed a set of sports attire to Mango.
"You have women's clothing here?"
"Don't take it the wrong way. I bought it just before we arrived."
Then, Nathaniel showed Mango the tags on the new clothes to prove his innocence.
Conversely, Mango couldn't help but step forward and kiss him on the cheek because he was being so adorable.
The sudden kiss caught Nathaniel by surprise.
Then, Mango took the opportunity to grab the clothes from his hands before she said, "You're not allowed to come in!"
She shut the door of the changing room as she spoke, even going so far as to lock it.
Thus, Nathaniel suddenly burst into laughter.
Did Mango even realise that she was his wife?
Why did she always act as if they had just started dating?
Either way, Nathaniel loved the feeling!
Then, Nathaniel held up his fingers to his cheek as if he could still feel the touch of Mango's lips, and a giddy grin spread across his face.
Meanwhile, Mango's heart was racing and she felt like a lovesick teenager.
Ugh, she was already a mother of two, yet she still fell prey to such temptation?
Honestly, it was all Nathaniel's fault because he treated her so well.
Mango's face was as red as a tomato and she couldn't help but smile at her own reflection in the mirror.
After that, she quickly changed out of her clothes before she left the changing room. She was surprised to find that Nathaniel had already changed into his sports attire.
"Where did you get changed?"
"Men can change clothes anywhere, plus this is my private workout studio. No one can come inside without my permission."
So, that meant that Nathaniel had changed right in the middle of the gym room.
Suddenly, the image of Nathaniel's chiselled pectoral and abdominal muscles popped into Mango's mind, which made her throat become dry.
"I'll help you put your clothes inside."
"All right."
Nathaniel had no idea about the impure thoughts that were going through his wife's mind. If he knew, Mango was sure that he would have ravaged her on the spot.
She could feel Nathaniel's lingering warmth on the clothes in her hands. Truth be told, she'd never thought of herself as particularly promiscuous and the only time she had fantasized about Nathaniel's body was during her schooling days.
She was always very shy and cautious after they were married, and she only caved into Nathaniel's needs all the time without any thought for her own. But now, she suddenly felt like stripping off his clothing and...
Then, Mango swallowed thickly and she felt as if a succubus had possessed her. God, what was she thinking about?
Mango quickly put away Nathaniel's clothes with her own. She noted that they were wearing matching outfuts, and a silly grin spread on her face.
Her reflection in the mirror was of an infatuated schoolgirl.
As Mango glanced at herself, she felt as if she was going insane.
Then, she quickly swatted at her own face with her hands before she heard Nathaniel ask, "Mango, are you done?"
"Yeah, I'll be right out."
Mango tried her best to compose herself, but the blush on her face just wouldn't go away.
Then, Nathaniel saw the redness on her face when she exited and he placed his hand over her forehead, "Are you sick?"
"No, it's just a little hot inside."
Mango randomly settled on a reason and she felt her heart thumping wildly in her chest.
After that, Nathaniel lowered the temperature of the air- conditioning by a few degrees before he handed some gloves to Mango. Next, he asked, "How much do you remember from the boxing classes that I taught you?"
"What?"
Mango's reaction to his question was quite slow.
After that, Nathaniel stood behind her and grabbed her wrists before he started to demonstrate some moves to her.
His chest was well-muscled and warm, and the warmth of it seeped through Mango's clothing, which made her even more flustered.
"Do you get it?"
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