Chapter 269 Married Life

After dinner, Theo walked Sierra to the bedroom. "I have a video conference later, so I might be up late. You should go ahead and rest," he said. Sierra nodded obediently, secretly relieved. It was their first night sharing a bed, and if they had to spend the entire evening together in the same room, she couldn't even imagine how awkward it would be. Once Theo left, she grabbed her pajamas and slipped into the bathroom. Noticing his toothbrush and razor on the sink, she carefully placed her own toiletries beside them. Black and white, side by side. The simple sight of it made the once-cold bathroom feel strangely warm. By the time she finished her shower, it was already past 8:00 pm. Seeing that Theo hadn't returned yet, she hesitated for a moment before stepping out of the bedroom. The door to his study was slightly ajar. Through the gap, she saw him listening intently to a report, occasionally interjecting with sharp, precise questions. At that moment, she finally grasped