Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Taking the Initiative to Kiss
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Caleb Mamet looked at her for three seconds, his Adamâs apple bobbing as he slowly pushed the rice bowl towards her, âSo youâre really not eating?â
Black Tideâs question made him reconsider. Although his marriage with Xaviera Evans was unconventional, in a womanâs eyes, marriage meant intimacy between two people. So Xaviera wanting to have more interaction with him didnât seem to be an issue.
With a sigh, Caleb grabbed Xavieraâs wrist, somewhat helplessly, âYou wonât eat because I didnât give you a kiss? What a temper.â
Xaviera pursed her lips.
Of course, someone with a normal sense of taste like him wouldnât understand her bitter pain of eating.
r Hie.
Calebâs hand on her wrist slid down. Before Xaviera could react, he had pinched her waist and bent down to kiss her lips! In that instant, Xavieraâs mind went blank.
âDumbfounded?â
Caleb retreated slightly, his hot breath spraying near Xavieraâs ear, âOr⊠is this your first kiss?â
Xaviera rigidly turned her eyes, opening her mouth to say something, but she couldnât utter a word.
Seeing her reaction, Caleb chuckled quietly, his deep voice carrying a magnetic attraction that sent shivers down oneâs spine.
âI thought you were so brave, but⊠it turns out youâre only like this.â
Only then did Xaviera realize what Caleb had done. It took a while before she pursed her lips.
Even if sheâs slow in understanding romantic relationships, she knows thereâs a difference between kissing a hand and kissing lips.
Looking at Xavieraâs clear eyes filled with a watery glimmer, Caleb tensed up, âWait, youâre not going to cry, are you?â
Xaviera hadnât cried in 800 years.
She smacked her lips, suddenly pressing her hands against the back of Calebâs neck, lifting her chin to meet his lips for another kiss!
Xaviera found that Calebâs lips tasted much sweeter than his fingers!
Caught off guardâŠ
Perhaps three seconds or maybe three minutes?
By the time Caleb pushed Xaviera away from his mouth after she haphazardly kissed him, his breathing was slightly uneven.
âYou, you woman!â
Caleb picked up the doritos from the dining table and shoved them into Xavieraâs mouth, âAre you treating me like food to chew on!â
Xaviera reflexively took a bite.
The sesame-flavored doritos exploded in her mouth, with a crispy and sweet texture.
Xavieraâs eyes brightened, and she quickly grabbed her chopsticks to stuff more food into her mouth.
Caleb: â
Soon, Xavieraâs eating speed slowed down as she took in the foodâs fragrance. The familiar bitterness returned as the taste slowly faded.
So, kissing Caleb allowed her to taste the original flavor of the food? This temptation was much greater than tasting the sweetness from his fingers!
âWhat look is that?â
Caleb covered his mouth and retreated.
It wasnât that he was timid, but Xavieraâs gaze was terrifying. The way she stared at him reminded him of a hungry wolf eyeing its prey!
âUmâŠâ
Xaviera swallowed the food in her mouth and gave Caleb a happy smile, âJust wanted to tell you that it tastes good.â Caleb: ?
Was this woman teasing him?!
This woman was definitely teasing him!
After eating a delicious meal, Xaviera went upstairs with satisfaction.
Over the years, Xaviera had amassed a considerable amount of assets, so she wasnât interested in the Evans Groupâs belongings.
However, that didnât mean she would hand them over to Mag Evans. Since she had time tomorrow, she might as well reclaim what was rightfully hers.
Xaviera changed into a black hoodie and strode out of the house in canvas shoes.
Upstairs, Caleb sipped his coffee, silently scoffing. She was busier than ever these days, even busier than him.
According to her memory, Xaviera found the Evans Groupâs music store.
She casually plucked the piano strings on the wall, and at that moment, a discordant voice reached her earsâŠ
âMoore, that looks like my sister! What is she doing here?â
Xaviera pulled her hoodie down, unable to help but think how trouble always seemed to find her.
On the other side, Mag Evans looked as if she had confirmed something before hesitantly speaking, âWhy is my sister here? Does she want to buy something? A few days ago, Dad canceled her credit card in a fit of anger. Moore, letâs go check on her and see if thereâs anything she wants. We could help her.â
âHelp?â
Xaviera turned her head, âWhy would I need your help?â
Wasnât everything in this store hers? Why would she need Mag Evansâ help?
Mag Evansâs expression stiffened, tears welling up in her eyes, âSister, thatâs not what I meant. I just wanted to help you⊠You donât have any money, and this store happens to be mine. I just wanted to tell you that you can take anything you like, itâs no problem.â
Magâs words made Xaviera look ungrateful and highlighted the difference in their status..