Chapter 263

Grace had always vaguely felt that Ed wasn't easy to coax, but she hadn't expected him to be this difficult—he even had his own set of principles. Suddenly, she couldn't find the words to explain. Instead, she stood up and straddled his lap. Mature relationships didn't always require lengthy debates. Sometimes, a hug was all it took, so words weren't always necessary. For someone already emotionally fragile, words could easily be twisted and misunderstood. Taking the initiative, she leaned close and whispered in Ed's ear, "You can have me however you want tonight, okay? Please don't be angry." He went completely still for a beat, and then he was all over her, kissing her like there was no tomorrow. The problem was solved, but Grace's lower back was screaming. She didn't wake up until noon the next day, and her legs nearly gave out when she tried to get up. Biting back a groan, she hauled herself up using the bed and massaged her temples. She had given him permission to do as he