Chapter 1408 The Assassin and the Lone Damsel 23

Demi could feel Franklin's tense nerves and restraint. "It doesn't hurt anymore," she said softly, suppressing her shyness. "You'll need three days before you're fully healed," Franklin said. Demi remained silent. She felt a warmth bloom in her heart. She tightened her hold on his hand and began to learn how to respond to his kiss. … It was only two days later when Demi realized just how much Franklin had been holding himself back before. From the moment night fell until dawn broke, for several hours, she was drenched in sweat and feeling weak from head to toe. She slept straight until noon the next day. "Time to eat," Franklin said, coming over to help her get dressed. Demi frowned, and her tone and expression turned coy. "You can't do that anymore!" "No way!" Franklin smiled contentedly and shook his head. "I've been holding back for over 20 years, and now I finally have a wife. At most, I'll let you rest one day every five days." How "generous" of him! Right after that,