Chapter 61

"This is part of being married to each other, Jermaine," said Demitri, slowly removing his clothes.

"No—no!!! It can't be!!" She stepped back as her husband approached.

"Sweetheart, there's nothing more you can do. We're married now, what else can you say to me? Besides, I've invested a lot in you. Perhaps it's time for you to reciprocate everything..." he murmured as they neared the bed. She sat down on the soft mattress, realizing she was the only one sleeping in it.

Her spouse stood by the door, an extension of that room, so as not to arouse suspicion from their housemates that they weren't sleeping side by side.

"But, Demitri... we're only married on paper!" She continued to look for a way to stop him, holding onto her clothes to avoid his touch.

The man stopped in front of her. Gently, he held her chin and looked into her eyes.

"Is what I give you still not enough, Jermaine? I'm only asking this now, but can't you grant me this one thing?"

Jermaine felt the intensity in h