All Chapters of A Marriage Without Boundaries: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

~Knowing how to deal with in-laws can reduce conflict and promote harmony.~They happily chowed down as Hailey smiled, still thinking about his prayer. She thought it was kind that he prayed for them every day, and for their marriage. She hadn’t experienced this except when her grandparents were alive. Rome never prayed for them as a couple. Jake always said or did something sweet to make Hailey fall for him without her being fully aware. Despite the difficulty of adjusting to country living and being a mother and wife, they found it all came naturally and without effort. Like with the simple things, like having to go to town to the grocery store. Jake knew how she felt about people staring at her, whispering behind her back as if she wasn't supposed to know what they were talking about. And when any of them were brave enough to speak to him, it was out of sheer nosiness. But Hailey deals with their curiosity by not entertaining them when they ask her questions about her or her marr

~Dealing with in-laws often involves balancing differing expectations, traditions, and communication styles~Hailey's head lowered. “Leon, I don't have any ulterior motives for marrying Jake. I care deeply about your brother. We entered each other’s lives during difficult times. We got married because we care about each other, and he wanted to help me, and I wanted to help him get out of marrying someone I knew he would have been miserable with.” Hailey said, taking hold of Jake's hand. Surprisingly, he glanced at her and touched him."Jake probably could have married Bridgette, someone you could approve of if he had been greedy for money. But I know he is a selfless person with a good heart. I'm very proud of him, and I’m glad I interfered. And no! I wasn't in love with him when he asked me to marry him because love takes time. But every day I spend with Jake getting to know him, I find myself caring and falling for him more and more, and maybe one day, who knows what this can turn

~Listening to romantic music, holding hands, sharing feelings, taking a long walk, and sharing a meal will all increase love for each other in the marriage and create real intimacy.~He decided to take her on dates around Whispering Creek. Their first date involved horseback riding.He tried to get this city girl to ride a horse by herself. "Are you crazy! I'm not riding that horse; he won't throw me." Jake laughed. "He won't do that to the girl. Genesis is gentle as a lamb." Hailey stubbornly refused; she had never been this close to a horse. So Jake let her stroke him for a while, and then he saddled up Genesis and put Hailey on first, and then he hopped on behind her, and they both rode Genesis together.Jake smiled as they rode Genesis, glad she protested about riding alone. The closeness of her body next to his was fabulous. Hailey loved seeing the lush hills of green grass, trees spread around Whispering Creek like a gauze.As the sun descended, Hailey lifted her eyes, feel

~ A couple with a rich, enjoyable sex life will inevitably enjoy a rich sense of intimacy, too.~ Jake was standing at the counter, with his back to her. His dark hair was still damp from his early morning shower. Her eyes took in his well-muscled shoulders, traveling down his back to Jake's tapered waist. Those sweatpants barely hung on his narrow hips. The cotton material hugged what appeared to be a very muscular but firm backside. Hailey found herself wondering what was below that drawstring that barely held his sweats up. She suddenly had an urge to untie it and let them drop where they may. Startled by her rogue thoughts, she coughed self-consciously. Jake turned, presenting an impressive view of a smoothly muscled chest and perfectly flat stomach with abs and tiger stripes. Completely flustered and weak at the knees, Hailey walked toward the table and pulled out a chair. She had made a difference in two months, going on three, and her reaction to him was positive. "Good morn

~There is comfort in the quiet moments, warmth in small gestures, and a kind of understanding that does not always need words.~Life is short, and so is six months:Mr. Jake Sullivan experienced a profound sense of contentment and relief. The contentment came from having his new wife sleeping naked in his arms. But today is the day Hailey is heading back to the city. Jake and Hailey hadn't talked about her decision for the past three months, or even if there was a decision to be made. But there was an agreement between the two of them when they first got married six months ago. Hailey lay in bed in Jake's arms, feeling his fingers tracing the delicate outline of her growing belly, a silent testament to the life she was nurturing inside. The sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow across the room, but despite the beauty around her, a storm of emotions churned within. She couldn't help but reflect on her six-month agreement with herself when she married Jake. It had been a