Chapter 524

Jack immediately stood up straight and saluted.

"Whatever you say. I'll agree to it all."

Bella nodded and replied, "First, you're not allowed to touch me. Second, no inappropriate thoughts. Third, when I shower later, no sneaking a peek."

"Yeah, sure. I promise!" Jack nodded repeatedly.

Bella finally seemed satisfied. As it was getting late, she went into the bathroom to shower first.

Hearing the sound of running water from the bathroom, Jack's thoughts began to wander. His mind conjured up images of Bella's perfect figure as she showered.

He wavered, torn between the urge to glance and the weight of his conscience. Eventually, he decided to leave the choice to fate.

He took out a coin, thinking he'd take one look if it landed heads up. If it landed tails up, he'd take two. Should the coin defy probability and land on its edge… Well, that would be fate, and he'd look as long as he wanted!

However, he didn't even check the result after flipping the coin. Instead, he tiptoed toward the bathroom door.

As it turned out, Jack's so-called coin toss was just a ruse—he had wedged the coin into the couch cushion. He had planned to look as long as he pleased.

Wait. The bathroom door wasn't closed? Could it be that she had known all along he would peek?

Jack muttered to himself, thinking that Bella was both adorable and considerate.

Lost in his fantasy of a flawless figure before him, he stealthily cracked the door open. Instead, he found her fully dressed, gazing at him with wide eyes and a teasing smile.

It turned out that she hadn't started bathing at all. She had just turned on the water to make it sound like she was. She had been waiting to catch Jack in the act.

Seeing her teasing expression, he hurried to explain, "Sorry, I just needed to use the bathroom."

She pouted and said coquettishly, "No more peeking, or I'll really get mad!"

He nodded hurriedly and closed the door for her.

He sighed inwardly, realizing he had been tricked by this charming woman for the first time.

Soon, the sound of running water came from the bathroom again. But this time, Jack was too embarrassed to peek—getting caught by Bella would be far too awkward.

After what felt like an eternity, she emerged, wrapped in a bathrobe. Suddenly, the entire room was filled with her fresh fragrance. A woman fresh from the bath was indeed the most beautiful sight.

Bella's hair tumbled down her back, her skin radiating a soft, rosy hue. Her body was stunning, the curves barely contained by the bathrobe.

How beautiful! How sexy! How utterly irresistible!

A gentle warmth blossomed in her heart when she caught the fire of desire burning in his eyes.

But on the surface, she shot him a playful glare and said softly, "Big Bun, I told you not to look! Go take your shower now. It's late, and I'm going to bed."

Jack hurried into the bathroom.

The bathroom still held the lingering scent of her body. He couldn't help but inhale deeply, savoring the traces of her.

After showering and getting dressed, he stepped out to find Bella already asleep. Her eyes were closed in peaceful slumber.

A pang of disappointment hit Jack. But when he glanced at the clock and saw it was already past eleven, he couldn't blame her for falling asleep.

So, he tiptoed onto the bed. The intoxicating fragrance emanating from Bella beside him stirred his thoughts.

He wanted to hold her but was afraid she might reject him.

Though they were already in a relationship, taking that final step required caution. After all, how many relationships had stumbled at this very point?