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    An unfamiliar warmth surged through Skr’s chest, leaving no room for anything else, which felt surprisingly strange. Skr cleared her throat and said, “I’m ready. Let’s go.”

    Adam bounded over, took Skr’s hand, and eximed, “Let’s go out for dinner!”

    After dinner, the family of three chose not to return to the hotel right away. Instead, they enjoyed a leisurely walk along the nearby riverside, their figures gradually disappearing into the distance. Once they finished their stroll, they returned to the hotel to freshen up and go to bed.

    Yosef pretended to forget his clothes and sauntered out, casually wrapped in just a towel. Skr’s cheeks flushed as she took in Yosef’s toned physique. Quickly, she raised her phone to shield her eyes, trying her best to avoid peeking.

    What on earth is Yosef doing?‘ Skr thought, her cheeks flushed. ‘There are other people in the room! How could he walk out practically naked without considering how I would feel?‘ Skr simmered with frustration.

    Yosef did it deliberately. He cast a seemingly casual nce at Skr and saw her hiding her blushing face behind her phone, too embarrassed to meet his gaze. A knowing smirk curled at the corners of his lips.

    ‘So, Skr isn’t as indifferent to me as I initially thought. I guess my charms could be an effective strategy,’ Yosef mused with quiet satisfaction as he got dressed,mitting this tactic to memory.

    They had finished washing up and were now settled in bed. Perhaps due to a long afternoon nap, Adam disyed no signs of sleepiness; instead, hey in bed with his eyes wide open. He curled up in Yosef’sp, snuggling close and eagerly asking for a story. With a smile, Yosef pulled up a children’s storybook on his phone and began to read aloud.

    Skr found herself listening intently, enjoying the story alongside the others. She thought, ‘I have to admit, Yosef’s voice is incredibly soothing–almost hypnotic. Before she realized it, her eyes had drifted shut, and she fell asleep without noticing when.

    Adam, feeling sleepy, murmured, “Daddy, I want to sleep already.”

    Yosef gently ced Adam on the bed. Adam wriggled into Sk’s arms, then patted the space beside him and called out, “Daddy, sleep with us!” With that, Adam closed his eyes and fell asleep, not even waiting to see if Yosef would join him.

    Yosef carefully lifted Adam and set him down to the side. Sensing someone nearby, Skr instinctively turned away in her sleep. With that single movement, she unconsciously nestled right into Yosef’s arms.

    Yosef wrapped his arms around her contentedly and fell into a tranquil sleep, holding her close. Skr awoke to discover herself in Yosef’s embrace, with no barrier between them.

    Skr found herself wondering again, ‘Am I really such a restless sleeper? Where on earth did I even push Adam to?‘ Sleepily, she groped around for Adam, only to have her handnd on the firm, warm expanse of Yosef’s bare chest.

    “Skr,” Yosef’s voice was husky with sleep, “your early morning groping is pushing my limits.”

    “I didn’t mean it!” Skr eximed, pulling her hand back in rm. “How did I end up next to you? Where’s Adam?”

    “Last night, Adam keptining about wanting to sleep on the edge, so I ced him next to you,” Yosef said. Skr reached across the bed, her fingers brushing against a small, warm body. She let out a soft sigh of relief.

    Yosef yfully asked, “Skr, aren’t you going to make this up to me?”

    “What?” Skr asked, feelingpletely confused. ‘I didn’t do anything just now, did I? How did this suddenly turn into me having to take responsibility?‘ she thought.

    Yosef wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer with a yful grin. “After getting so touchy–feely with me, are you really not going to take responsibility?”

    Skr retorted, “It’s not like I did it on purpose! You’re a grown man–why make a big deal out of a few touches?” She mumbled under her breath, “Such 1/2

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    a petty.”

    Yosef chuckled and said, “So by your logic, does that mean I can return the favor in kind?”