Chapter 161 Our Anniversary

• We ascended the grand staircase; its polished marble steps cool against my bare feet. The lavish chandelier overhead cast a soft and romantic glow. Paul's surprise expected me to put on an evening gown, but I was still in my revealing swimming attire.
• My body was exposed to Paul's appreciative gaze, letting his imagination run wild in the luxurious confines of our privacy. We had barely reached the top of the stairs when he closed the distance, his strong fingers encircling my waist.
• “What is it about you?” he whispered in my ear, his warm breath sending a shiver down my spine.