Chapter 174. I Can't Tell! It Will Kill Them!

"Oh, wow…." He cleared his throat when he felt how unsteady his voice sounded. "Just…wow. You look so amazing, my lady."

"Thank you, my lord," she curtesied. "You are not looking bad yourself. You like?" She twirled.

Bernard's breath caught as he saw her return. The gown was backless, and the flowy material only started from her waist downward.

"You are wearing that out?" He asked suddenly.

"Yes, I am. Do you have any objections?" she asked, giving him a challenging look.

Bernard shook his head vigorously "No, no objection at all. Here, let me help you with that," he said as he collected the jacket she had over her shoulder to help her out on. Marissa turned her back to him as she removed her hair from her neck to give him easier access to do what he had to do.

His closeness was affecting her, and she longed to move back for their bodies to come into contact, even if it was for a brief moment. Bernard seemed to be taking his precious time as