Chapter 77

Oliver glanced at Grace, who peeked out from under the covers. His Adam's apple bobbed as he said, "It's in the way." When Grace heard that her "bed" was about to be removed, she slapped Oliver's shoulder angrily. "Where am I supposed to sleep if you take away my bed?" "On the actual bed," Oliver replied. Their eyes met, both clearly frustrated. Soon, Rodrigo arrived with a few maids. They lifted the long couch right in front of Grace. James witnessed the couch being taken away and exclaimed, "Damn it! Uncle Oliver is such a jerk!" The bedroom lapsed into silence again, with frustration now evident in Grace's eyes. Oliver realized he might have acted impulsively earlier. He patiently tried to communicate with Grace. "Now that we're married, there are certain adjustments you'll need to make sooner rather than later," he asserted. Grace pouted in response. "Can't I adjust to something else? I'm not ready to get used to sleeping with you. Oliver wondered how he had ended up marry