Chapter 42: The Rights of a Husband

The sun rose, pale and feeble like the moon. Sophia's fever had subsided, but she could still feel the chill in the air and instinctively drew closer to Benjamin's warm chest. Benjamin pulled the dark gray blanket over her shoulder which had been exposed to the air. The next second, Sophia abruptly opened her eyes. Their gazes met. Sophia was filled with surprise while Benjamin remained calm. Sophia glanced down at their intertwining naked bodies. Their legs were entwined in an intimate posture. She pushed Benjamin away and pulled the blanket tightly around herself, questioning, "Why are you in my bed?!" Benjamin had not expected that after he had cared for her all night, she would turn on him the moment she awoke. A cold sneer curled his lips as he replied with an equally cold tone, "If I'm not mistaken, this is our house, and this is my bed, too." Sophia was exceedingly irritated, pushing and kicking at Benjamin. "Get off!" She demanded. Benjamin caught her ankle and sat up