Chapter 217

Besides, it was not like they had never slept together before. Since these were special circumstances, Silvia did not really care about it. Seeing that she did not seem shy in any way, Neil’s gaze turned cold, and he fell silent. After she laid the quilt, Silvia told Neil to join her in bed. They typically worked late into the night, so this was their first time sleeping early. Silvia lay still for over an hour but failed to fall asleep. Finally, she could no longer contain her curiosity and asked, “Mr. Remus, are you asleep?” “No. What’s on your mind?” After a brief pause, she softly said, “I’m sorry for what happened today. I didn’t really mean the things I said in anger earlier. I just didn’t want to keep owing you more and more. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to repay you.” Neil remained quiet for a moment before his cold voice echoed in the room. “You don’t have to repay me if you can’t. I never intended to make you feel guilty. I wonder if you truly don’t get what’