She successfully made herself sick, but it seemed like 'all her efforts were in vain' because his attitude towards her remained as lukewarm as ever.
Thinking of this made her chest feel even more stifled.
...
Asher Land returned to the master bedroom and saw Sophie Smith standing by the window, watering a few potted plants on the balcony.
He naturally walked over, embraced her body, and then lowered his head, giving her a long, passionate kiss.
Sophie Smith was left dizzy and dazed by his kiss; she didn't deny that he was a master in romance.
It was a long while before he let go of her.
"Why don't you spend more time with Irene?"
"Why do you care so much?" As soon as he released her, she brought up another woman?
"Irene has a high fever, she wants you to keep her company, can't you tell at all?"
Sophie had heard the words Irene said earlier; she knew Irene was jealous.
"But, I want to be with you," he whispered in her ear.
