Chapter 16 The Wedding Night Ⅰ

• Yvaine.
• As I scrutinized my reflection in the bathroom mirror after the shower, the image revealed clean, smooth skin, tinged slightly red from the warmth of the water. My hair, wrapped in a towel, diligently absorbed the excess water and moisture. Enveloped in a large, white towel, the rest of my body sought comfort and warmth.
• Two hours had passed since our return from the Civil Registry. While I tended to the needs of my children, Norman, my newly-wedded husband, hastily retreated for a bath, prompted by the embarrassing incident during our earlier kiss.