Chapter 36

The alcohol kicked in, and for over an hour, we lost ourselves in the bedroom, where desire and passion flowed together naturally.

After sex, instead of heading to the bathroom like he usually did, Jared wrapped his arms around me from behind. “If you need any help with work, just let me know. I can find you a couple of professional managers to help you handle things.”

“No need,” I replied. Since it was my own business, I wanted to do it myself.

Jared looked surprised and gently turned me toward him.

Under the dim light, desire still lingered in my eyes. My face was flushed, aglow with happiness.

Jared gazed at me for a long moment and then pinched my waist. “I’m honestly surprised at how capable you’ve suddenly become.”

I scoffed inwardly. I could be even more capable. I was going to divorce him and take my share of the money.

“Darling, did you take Viagra?” I asked in a soft, teasing voice.

“What?” Jared said, staring at me in shock. “Why would I need anything like that?”

I smiled, burrowing into his arms and nuzzling against him. “Then how come you’re so… vigorous?”

Moments ago, Jared looked like he was about to get annoyed, but he instantly melted at my praise. He leaned down, kissed my cheek, and said in a low, husky voice, “Isn’t having such an amazing husband your biggest blessing?”

“Is it a blessing just for me?” I wasn’t sure what came over me, but I just couldn’t hold back from saying something a bit sharp.

Jared froze for a second. Then it was like he lost all interest. He got out of bed, threw on a towel, and said, “Don’t overthink it. Sleep early.”

I watched him walk out of the master bedroom. The night air from the window brushed against my bare skin, making me shiver slightly.

When all the passion and heat faded away, Jared was still the same as ever. But I was no longer the desperate and stubborn woman who used to beg for his love.

I slept well that night. Maybe it was because my body was exhausted, or maybe because my mind had finally settled.

In the morning, I didn’t bother getting up to make breakfast for Jared. He came over to my bed with two slices of bread and asked, “Is the nut milk maker broken? I put the nuts in, but nothing’s coming out.”

I glanced at him and replied lazily, “Did you put in dry nuts?”

“Or what?” Jared raised an eyebrow.

“You should’ve soaked the nuts beforehand,” I replied.

“Oh,” Jared grunted. Then he turned and headed downstairs.

I knew Jared came upstairs expecting me to get up and make him breakfast, but I stayed in bed on purpose, refusing to budge. I just lay there, enjoying my morning nap.

After a while, I heard Jared’s car start downstairs. When he left, I finally got up, taking my sweet time to wash up and get dressed at my own pace.

I was already tired of the clothes in my closet. It was time to hit the mall and refresh my wardrobe.

This time, instead of just tossing the old ones out, I’d drop them off at the secondhand market since most of them had barely been worn.

Today, I switched up my style and wore a flowy floral dress with thin straps, showing off a hint of cleavage. A teardrop-shaped necklace nestled between my curves, and a pair of pink pearl earrings added a splash of color to my delicate face.

After dying of illness in my previous life, I understood better than anyone that yesterday was gone for good. So today, I was determined to live boldly and keep my spirits high.

When I walked into the office, I turned heads just like I expected. The women there couldn’t help but shower me with compliments and then ask for fashion advice.