Chapter 990

The more Martin explained, the quieter and hoarser his voice became. Even so, he sounded determined. "I'm sorry, Lulu. It won't happen again." Lulu looked into his eyes, stunned for a second and at a loss the next. She should not have known, but… She simply sat on bed in silence because she had no words. There was nothing to explain here because it had happened before they were married, and Martin knew it too. If he took offense, he would have to deal with that himself, and she would respect any choice he made. She pulled up her blanket, closed her eyes, and snapped, "Sleep!" She was so weirdly calm that she surprised herself! "Are you angry?" Martin asked. "No," she replied—and it was the truth. After all, she had no right to be angry. It was something about her that made him uncomfortable and therefore her fault. What should she say? Apologize? That would be unnecessary because that had been clear from the start and she did not have to worry about it now. Martin