Chapter 24 " Thank you , Gerhart . " Latrina was kind of touched . No one had ever helped her pack up her stuff before , not even Sierra . Sierra taught her to survive on her own , to handle everything by herself . That's why Latrina fears nothing . " There's no need to say this between husband and wife . " Gerhart put his feelings aside , but accidentally noticed her red " What's wrong ? " He walked over to Latrina . eyes . Latrina realized she lost her composure , quickly turned her face away , hurried to pull herself together , and tried to look more presentable . It was nothing at first , but when he asked like that , her thoughts sank even deeper . " It's nothing . " She choked up a little and wanted to leave , but Gerhart grabbed her wrist and stepped closer to her . She lowered her eyes , not daring to look at him , and couldn't break free from his hand . His strength was gentle , but still powerful . Latrina felt a bit nervous and thought they were too close , so she tried to twist her wrist to put some distance between them . Gerhart didn't buy it and just wrapped his arm around her waist , pulling her into his arms . " Uh ! " Latrina got so scared that she put both hands on his chest and buried her head . Menu Gerhart reached out his other hand and lifted her delicate chin , making her look up at him . " Why crying ? " His eyes were full of tenderness . She looked just like she did that night , pitiful and begging for mercy on his bed . Ar His breathing got heavier , and the hand around her waist tightened bit by bit . The hot breath rushed down onto Latrina's face . " I didn't cry ... " Latrina's ears turned red , not sure what to say . " Hmm ? " Gerhart waited for her answer . She couldn't say it . Afraid he'd laugh , call her childish , or think this tiny thing could move her . The excitement would vanish too fast ... She held back , tears in her eyes , pretending to be calm . Gerhart stroked the corner of her eye , pulled her close into his arms , touched her beautiful hair , quietly kissed her hair , and just held her silently . Latrina reached out and hugged him , holding him tight . ' Didn't like me touching your stuff ? " Gerhart asked quietly . " No ... " She shrank into Gerhart's arms : " This is pretty good . " He let out a sigh of relief . He thought he had done something wrong that could make her cry so hard . " Alright , go wash your face , I had something for you . " " Okay . " Latrina quickly let go and turned to head to the bathroom . Gerhart looked at her from behind , then looked at his clothes soaked with tears , and a strange heartbeat was bothering him , He just realized his heart was beating fast , his ears were red , and his whole body felt hot , like he'd been burned by fire . He couldn't help but smile a little . When she came back , Gerhart was already sitting at the dressing table waiting . " Gerhart , " Latrina walked up , her face already back to how calm it was before . Gerhart stood up and motioned for her to sit down . She behaved and sat on the chair . 1315 10.9 % < Chapter 24 He opened the jewelry box next to him . Menu " This was a ring . I was afraid you wouldn't wear it on your finger , so I had someone make it into a necklace ring . You could take it off and wear it as a ring after we went public . " While talking , he took out the necklace ring from inside , and carefully put the necklace on Latrina . Latrina wanted to speak , but she noticed the reflection in the mirror : the same ring on his finger . His ears flushed , and the hand holding the necklace trembled . He looked nervous . His hand was really hot , and even an accidental touch sent a burning jolt through Latrina . The blush spread from her earlobes down to her neck . " Why were you so set on making me Mrs. Crowley ? " She had nothing - no money , no family background . She was just a low - level designer and totally not good enough for him . " I didn't dislike you . Feelings could be developed slowly later . " Gerhart fastened the necklace , put both hands on the chair , looked at herself in the mirror , and thought she looked like a princess , noble and beautiful . She had a face that people liked at first sight , beautiful blonde hair , big bright eyes , and a perfect figure . It was hard not to like her . " I messed up and I have to take responsibility , so if you don't like me , I won't force it , " he said . Latrina knew what he meant by forcing it , and her face instantly turned red . " Aren't y you afraid I'm the type to go after your money or your body ? " She was curious . Do men like that even exist - guys who actually chase a woman to take responsibility ? " Then go ahead . I brought you in , you're close to Kelvin , and I'm very familiar with you . " " Huh ? " Very familiar ? Did he already like her before ? She was a bit confused , but before she could react , she got scared by something Gerhart said . " So , can I kiss you ? " he asked . Latrina got scared and turned her head to look up at him . His eyes were deep , full of desire , staring straight at her red lips , and his goal was clear . She thought , " Wasn't that a bit too direct ? Just straight up asked : Can I kiss you ? " You might as well just kiss me , that way the nerves wouldn't last so long . " Should I say yes to him ? I kind of felt like maybe I was being too easy . " Not saying yes ? Felt kind of sorry for him . " After all , we already got the marriage certificate , and we'd already had zero - distance contact , so I couldn't just let them watch , right ? " A " I was a little nervous ... Latrina slowly looked away , and didn't dare look at the mirror either . She didn't say no or yes . She thought , " Even though I'd done everything with him , I'd never actually tried a real kiss . " " It's okay , we just haven't spent enough time together yet . We can get to know each other first . " He patted her head and walked out of the closet . He spoke so calmly it was scary , like he was asking , " Did you eat ? " So peaceful . She thought , " Ah ! Do men like this even exist ?! " A guy almost thirty , in the prime of his desires , and yet he held back . If it were me , I'd have just kissed him straight away . " Latrina felt a bit restless inside . When she came out , Gerhart was already in the study , busy with paperwork again . 1315 10.9 % < Chapter 24 She looked at the tulips on the table , hmm , really wanted to take them back ... Gerhart glanced sideways at her , thinking she was looking at him . Both of them quickly looked away . She didn't dare stay . She grabbed the manuscript from the study and hurried out . Gerhart curled his lips and gave a light laugh . Just then Latrina came back , was about to ask something , but saw that he had a smile on his face . This cold - faced guy had been smiling a lot these past couple of days , which was suspicious . " What's wrong ? " He suddenly changed his expression , looking like a kid who got caught sneaking candy . " Can I go upstairs and look around ? " Latrina pointed upstairs . Gerhart hesitated for a moment : " This is your home now . " " Oh ... " She nodded awkwardly , then turned and left . Gerhart wasn't in the mood to read the files and just stared blankly at the first page . He held his forehead , sighed , closed the computer , and walked out of the study .