Chapter 55: Ready

“You mean—”

Phyllis' pressed her index finger on his lips and smiled.

“Yes, I'm ready now.”

Zacharias' face flushed, crestfallen with Phylis' straightforward approach. She did not beat around the bush and directly told him how she felt. Now, he admired her more. He realized that she has this decisive attitude that made him feel secure. It made him feel that this marriage is finally progressing.

For more than a month, he stayed away from Phyllis to give her time to think. But during those times apart, he never missed a day of telling her about his daily activities.

He wanted Phyllis to miss him.

He wanted her to always think of him.

And to do that, a simple text message and a brief call never hurt.

He diligently texted his way to her heart and allowed her to sort her feelings. He was confident that he'd eventually get her heart. He is her husband anyway. He has a lot of time. Plus, she is legally bound to him. Nothing can separate them. So, he took his time.

He then res