Chapter 45
"Fiona noticed her husband's unusual gaze and asked, "What's wrong with me?"

She nervously felt as though time had stood still, and only she could feel the tension from Stephen's passionate gaze.

Stephen blinked many times at Fiona's words, admiring her beauty. "Sorry if the way I look at you makes you feel uncomfortable," he said, smiling faintly.

Stephen couldn't hide his admiration for Fiona, but he had promised himself not to force marital intimacy upon her. Fiona lowered her face, realizing that she had begun to enjoy Stephen's attention. She had even deliberately dressed up in a new dress from the penthouse wardrobe to welcome him in the afternoon.

"No," Fiona muttered.

"No?" Stephen's eyebrows furrowed.

"I…I allow you to see me, Stephen," Fiona said, trying to smile, but her smile looked stiff.

"I appreciate it."

The two returned to chatting about Fiona's lectures and her work schedule as an assistant professor. Time flew by, and they became friendly and chatted happily on th
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