Chapter 4 Lean on Me

• Tessa and I were stunned at that instant. We stared at each other with dumbfounded expressions on our faces.
• Furthermore, Tessa did not even realize the towel she used to dry her hair had fallen to the floor.
• Tessa… Is she that young woman? Is she Thelma's sister? Doesn't that make her my sister-in-law?
• I'm about to be Thelma's live-in husband, but I slept with my sister-in-law right before meeting Thelma.
• Tessa was obviously in shock too. Her hands were shaking, and her face was pale. I even noticed her face twitching slightly.
• Thelma sensed that something was wrong and glanced suspiciously between Tessa and me.
• "Do you know each other?"
• "I…"
• I opened my mouth to speak, but Tessa interrupted me. Her shocked expression had disappeared, and she was smiling sweetly. "Yes, we know each other."
• "I didn't expect you to be my future brother-in-law. What a coincidence…" Tessa nodded and smiled at me.
• "I was targeted by three thugs while I was out." Tessa explained in good humor, "Luckily, he was around to help me scare the thugs away. Otherwise, I would be in serious trouble."
• Tessa was not lying, but she concealed the things we did afterward.
• I kept looking at Tessa. She gave me a glance but looked away immediately.
• Although Tessa put up a convincing act, it was still a little awkward.
• Does she want to pretend what we did never happened?
• I could not help but clench my fists.
• I felt a strong sense of unwillingness, but in the end, I didn't object. I desperately needed money.
• Furthermore, it was Tessa's decision, so I should respect it. Since she wanted to hide what happened between us, I should hide it too.
• If the matter was exposed, it could break up their family. Perhaps Tessa wanted to avoid that.
• "Oh, that's what happened." I heard Thelma and their mother's voices.
• They seemed quite pleased with me. Knowing that I saved Tessa earned me brownie points in their hearts..
• After that, Thelma did not dwell on the matter and introduced me to her family.
• I already knew Tessa. The woman I mistook for Thelma's elder sister was Thelma and Tessa's mother. Her name was Lauren Katz. Thelma had a thirteen-year-old daughter named Kelsey Katz, but she was not home at the moment.
• Due to what happened with Tessa, I could not help but feel conflicted and anxious. I felt uncomfortable no matter what I did.
• However, Thelma and Lauren did not find my behavior strange. They thought I was only being unfamiliar with my surroundings or that I was nervous about being a live-in husband.
• Judging from the way Lauren looked at me, I could see she was pleased with me. She seemed happier the more she looked at me.
• "Hehe, sis, you have found a good husband. You have no idea how strong he was that he beat down three thugs. He was so cool then." Tessa waved her hands excitedly as she spoke.
• Then, Tessa continued, "If he's not my brother-in-law, I would have wanted him for myself."
• I knew Tessa was being deliberate. She wanted to avoid the awkwardness between us and pretend nothing had happened.
• Still, her words made me feel awkward. At the same time, Lauren slapped Tessa's arm angrily. "You little brat! How can you say such nonsense?"
• Tessa chuckled playfully. "Hehe, I won't disturb you all anymore. I'm tired, so I'm going to bed."
• Tessa stood up as she spoke and dashed to the stairs. However, she slipped as soon as she got onto the stair. One could not help but wonder if it was due to her physical discomfort or guilt.
• I rushed to help her up, but she pushed my hands away and said with a smile, "Don't be too nice to me. My sister might get jealous."
• Even as she said that, I could see a hint of disappointment and pain in her beautiful eyes.
• Then, she got up quickly and went up the stairs. She did not dare to look at me.
• Lauren stood up and stretched languidly. She said it was getting late, so Thelma and I should head to bed too.
• Thelma said she would arrange a room for me.
• But Lauren replied, "Why do you need to arrange a room for him? Just let him stay with you. There's no need for those outdated rules."
• Thelma clenched her teeth briefly. However, she could not oppose her mother and had no choice but to go along with it.
• Then, Thelma brought me to her bedroom. It was decorated in pink and gave off a girlish vibe.
• "You should bathe first. There are new pajamas in the wardrobe. Once you have finished your bath, lie on the bed and wait for me." Now that they were alone in the bedroom, Thelma's expression instantly turned cold.
• I trembled slightly and was astonished by her words. Didn't she refuse to let me touch her? Why did she ask me to wait for her in bed?
• Could she have noticed that I am strong and handsome? Or perhaps she found my pheromone irresistible.
• With those strange thoughts in mind, I took a bath and put on expensive silk pajamas before lying on the bed.
• There was a light fragrance on the bed that smelled vaguely like Thelma. It was nice.
• Meanwhile, Thelma grabbed a set of pajamas and went to take a bath. As I heard the sound of running water from the bathroom, I felt a sudden urge to take a peak. I wondered how about the exquisite hidden beneath her suit.
• However, I did not have the courage. I feared Thelma would kick me out straight away if she caught me doing that.
• After a while, Thelma finished her bath and changed into a set of snow-white pajamas before coming out of the bathroom.
• I could not help but gulp as I looked at her.
• I could vaguely see her alluring curves beneath the thin pajamas. At the same time, the pajamas revealed her elegant neck.
• She seemed dignified even in the bedroom.
• However, there was disdain in her gaze as she looked at me.
• Although she hated me, she still resisted her feeling of disgust and lay next to me.
• A waft of pleasant fragrance filled my nostrils as soon as she lay down.
• "Lean over me now!" Thelma's stern tone sounded in my ear.
• Huh?
• I was too stunned to move.
• Thelma whispered, "Did you not hear me? Do it now."
• I felt a wave of desire and uncontrollable urge, prompting me to flip over and press myself onto Thelma's body. At this moment, my desire burst into flames, and I reached out to grab her body.