Chapter 61: Scoundrel!

Just as Charles loomed over Alicia, pinning her beneath him while admiring how her pale lips had turned a soft red, Alicia landed a hard slap on his face. It was as if Charles had anticipated her move. The moment Alicia raised her hand, he swiftly grabbed it, pressing it back down with force. "You scoundrel!" Alicia shouted in frustration. Charles smirked, his eyes gleaming mischievously as he tucked a stray lock of Alicia’s hair behind her ear. "Don’t forget, we are still married in name. If you keep resisting, I don’t mind going further." Alicia froze upon hearing his words, and her face flushed deeply. Even through the blanket and the proximity of his chest, Charles could sense her heart pounding wildly. Biting her lip in frustration, Alicia knew she had to do something. She grabbed a nearby pillow and hurled it at Charles with all her might. The pillow struck him squarely near the eye, causing him to recoil and cover the spot. Charles stood up, rubbing his eye, and gave he