Chapter 71
Evelyn was a bit distracted in everything she did because of what was on her mind.
She got porridge on her face while eating.
"You're all grown up, but still act like a child. Though it's pretty cute."
Benjamin naturally pulled out a tissue to wipe her face, not forgetting to add a compliment.
She was a bit speechless, even suspecting that if she went to turn on the lights later, he'd praise her for knowing to switch them on when it gets dark.
Speechless, yet somehow amused.
After dinner, she immediately returned to the master bedroom, grabbed her pajamas, and went into the bathroom.
She kept trying to convince herself.
"Tonight is different. Having sex with Benjamin is a mutual thing, not something forced or helpless."
"He's good to me, he loves me, we're going to spend our lives together."
She kept repeating this mental preparation in the bathroom over and over until she felt ready enough to come out.
But he wasn't in the room.
She couldn't quite describe how she felt. A bit dazed, she walked over and sat on the bed: "Does he actually not want to have sex with me?"
After all, she was a girl who'd never had intimate contact before. This thought still made her blush, and suddenly she felt a bit annoyed.
She'd been so cooperative, even agreed to try with him, and now he was going to stand her up?
"Jerk!"
"Who made our princess angry?"
Just as she cursed, the bedroom door opened, and Benjamin walked in.
He'd obviously just showered, wearing a navy blue silk pajama set, looking completely different from usual - relaxed and casual.
But people with good figures really are like clothes hangers.
Even just wearing pajamas, Benjamin gave off an air of elegance and refinement.
"Do I look good?"
As a large hand waved in front of her eyes, Evelyn realized she'd been staring at him in a daze.
How embarrassing!
She cursed herself internally. It's not like she'd never seen a handsome guy before. Why was she acting like a lovesick fool in front of him?
"What looks good?"
To save face, Evelyn snorted against her true feelings: "Why didn't you knock before coming in?"
"I need to knock to enter my own bedroom? The princess has even more rules now." He sat on the bed and naturally scooped Evelyn up, settling her on his lap.
The thin pajamas couldn't block the heat from their skin.
What's more, she'd specifically worn a nightgown for tonight, her pale, glowing legs just hanging in the air.
Her breathing became unsteady from nervousness. She didn't dare look at him, her voice trembling slightly.
"Do you... Do you have experience?"
Benjamin's mouth twitched. For a few seconds, he wondered if he'd heard wrong.
But seeing Evelyn's completely flushed face in his arms, he knew—
She really was always full of surprises for him.
"Why do you ask?" He leaned down to kiss her cheek, his palm against her back.
"Well... I heard it hurts a lot without experience..."
Evelyn's memories of this aspect weren't pleasant at all - full of blood and violence, and overwhelming humiliation.
Now with Evelyn in his arms, even though she knew he wouldn't humiliate her like those people, she still couldn't help being nervous, her body becoming stiff.
Still can't do it?
Anxiety and panic spread through her heart, unease flickering in her eyes.
Benjamin's gentle kisses fell on her face. With one turn, he pressed her onto the bed, and she instantly tensed up.
Couldn't help it.
She opened her mouth wanting to explain, wanting to say something, but she was so nervous she couldn't even open her mouth.
Her whole body was rigid like stone, trembling uncontrollably, panic flooding over her in this moment.
If she weren't forcibly stopping herself from resisting, she'd probably start struggling violently. The fear in her eyes was almost tangible.
"Don't be afraid."
Benjamin's low voice sounded in her ear. He held her tightly in his arms, but made no further moves.
"Be good, let's sleep."
"Sleep... sleep?"
After a long while, she finally found her voice, a bit uncertain about what she'd heard.
Benjamin planted a kiss on her forehead: "Didn't you ask me to help the princess fall asleep?"
Was it because Benjamin noticed she was scared?
Evelyn's heart trembled. She reached out to hug his neck, burying her face in his chest.
Unable to accept further intimacy, yet she was moved by how good he was to her.
Perhaps she needed to find another way to make their relationship more intimate.
Many things get better after breaking through the first time, right?
Being overly tense is very draining. His embrace was warm, and soon she drifted into dreams.
His hand gently caressed her tender cheek, his eyes tender.
Holding a soft fragrance in his arms, yet unable to do anything.
This really was a punishment.
But this kind of punishment, he accepted willingly.
Being able to hold her in his arms every night was already God's gift to him.
When Evelyn woke up the next day, Benjamin was already gone.
But she felt refreshed, like she hadn't slept this well in a long time.
She rolled around on the big bed several times before getting up to wash and go downstairs.
"Ms. Thomas, you seem to be in a very good mood today." Pearl came forward with a smile, serving the already prepared breakfast.
"Is it that obvious?"
"Yes, Mr. White was also in a very good mood today."
Benjamin really was easy to please.
Evelyn smiled and didn't continue the topic. Drinking her porridge, she thought about how Sophia had drugged her before to ruin her reputation.
After being drugged, she had no resistance to Benjamin. Perhaps to make sex happen between her and Benjamin, she'd need to use this method?
A bit awkward, and a bit helpless.
But she was also clear that sex was a necessary part of an intimate relationship. Sooner or later, she'd need to find a solution.
It's just that kind of drug that wasn't easy for ordinary people to get.
After thinking it over, she arranged to meet Stella to discuss this matter.
"You've been winning in both career and love lately. How do you have time for me?"
Stella drank her coffee, looking Evelyn up and down: "Sure enough, the sour smell of love can't be hidden."
Evelyn was already a stunning beauty.
Now in a good mood, she was a pleasure to look at.
"Jealous? Then you should find a boyfriend too." She casually linked arms with Stella, "I haven't been shopping in a long time. I want to buy Benjamin a gift."
"Sure enough, forgetting friends for romance is the norm. I remember it's been a long time since someone sent me a gift."
"Whatever Stella likes today, I'll pay for everything. How's that?"
"Ms. Thomas is indeed wealthy, but I'm also benefiting from Mr. White."
The two chatted and laughed, shopping extensively in the mall.
"What's wrong?" Evelyn nudged Stella, who had suddenly stopped in her tracks. "We've only been shopping for a bit, tired already?"
Stella didn't respond, but pulled her to where she'd been standing and pointed ahead.
"That person, does she look familiar?"
Following her pointing direction, Evelyn's smile instantly disappeared.
She wasn't exactly familiar with that petite figure, but the man next to that woman was practically etched in her mind.
But why would they be together?
Stella saw her furrowed brows and instantly darkened expression, and spoke more carefully.
"Maybe I saw wrong?"