Chapter 25: Satisfy me, Wife

"Chris, you shouldn't accuse anyone when you know nothing. You even pointed a finger at my character, and later apologized to me. When will you understand how to respect people around you and not make remarks against them," Suzy questioned him with a frown on her forehead.

"I didn't do anything wrong to her. I said sorry to you because I was wrong. You are not like the women I have been with till now," Chris stated and told her he would accept her rest two conditions.

"Then, I'm not going to get your cards retrieved," Suzy announced her decision.

"Then, you'll have to give me the pocket money," Chris stated.

Suzy was resolute, "I won't provide any financial support. You can work part-time for your earnings. I'm going to freshen up and then prepare dinner. Please stay home." With that, she walked towards the bathroom.

Chris ran his fingers through his hair and settled into bed. Lying there, he found himself staring at the ceiling when his phone suddenly buzzed. He took the phone out of his pocket and saw it was from Liam.

He answered the call and put it on the speaker. "What happened? You look low," Liam said.

"I am feeling low. Grandpa won't retrieve any of the cards until Suzy asks him to. She put three conditions in front of me one of which is apologizing to Freya," he briefed Liam on his problems.

"Freya? That fraudster?" Liam queried.

"Yeah. Apparently, she is Daniel's sister, who is Suzy's secretary and a close friend. She has no faith in me. I agreed to two conditions but saying sorry to Freya I can never do that," Chris stated.

"Chris, what's going on with you? You actually agreed to Suzy's conditions!" Liam chuckled.

Chris sighed, "I don't have much choice except to work part-time."

Liam suggested, "You should try to explain to Suzy that Freya isn't what she thinks."

Chris shook his head, "I tried, but she doesn't trust me. She's more inclined to believe Daniel."

"Suzy and Daniel are quite close. Are you sure that they are just friends?" Liam queried and held the wine glass close to his mouth.

Chris replied with frustration, "Why should I even care? All I want is for her to get out of my life. Can you imagine, I've been running around for two days, and I've gained nothing? I hate all of this. Why does Grandpa have to do this?" He vented his anger.

"You failed in everything, Chris, till now. I would suggest you not let Daniel get close to Suzy. She is your wife. He was hugging her. Did you not feel something in your heart?" Liam questioned him.

"Why would I feel something to see that picture? I'm hanging up," Chris said and disconnected the call.

He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. After a while, when Suzy stepped out of the washroom in a bathrobe, her eyes landed on Chris, who was sleeping.

"Only when he's asleep does he look better," Suzy remarked softly before heading to the closet room to get dressed. She chose a white knee-length dress adorned with floral patterns and returned to the bedroom.

Observing that Chris hadn't even taken off his shoes, Suzy went over to the bed. She carefully removed his shoes and socks, making sure not to disturb his slumber. Afterward, she tucked him in with the duvet and closed the bedroom curtains before leaving the room.

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Chris woke up from sleep in the evening and found himself covered in a duvet. He remembered he didn't pull it up, then who did that? Even his shoes were removed and he sat upright on the mattress.

Yawning, he stretched his arms out and put his feet on the floor. He stood up and headed to the washroom. After ten minutes when he came out, his eyes landed on Suzy, who had switched on the lights.

She was seated on the velvety chair in front of the dressing table, brushing her hair.

"How was the sleep?" Suzy asked as she gazed at him through the mirror.

"Did you give me the duvet?" Chris asked.

"Yeah. You were sleeping like a baby with your shoes on," Suzy replied and smiled a little.

"I'm not a baby," Chris snickered.

"You are sometimes. Grandpa will be here in half an hour, I believe. So, get ready," Suzy said and tilted her head to look at him.

As Chris unbuttoned his shirt, he noticed Suzy looking away and heard her whisper, "There's a dedicated room to change."

Chris responded, "I used to change here," and requested her to bring his casual clothes. "I'll wear whatever you choose," he emphasized.

Their eyes met in the mirror, and Suzy got up from her seat. She went to the closet room, picking out a white shirt and navy blue trousers for him. Handing the clothes to Chris, she remarked, "This is the last time I've done this."

Chris removed his shirt in front of her, letting it fall gracefully to the floor before reaching for the shirt she held. With a playful smirk, he challenged her, "Since you've called me a baby, you better help me put this on. Otherwise, I won't budge from here."

Suzy clenched her jaw but complied, slipping the shirt's sleeves into his arms and assisting him in wearing it. Afterward, she handed him his trousers, saying, "Get ready, and then come downstairs."

However, Chris gently grasped her wrist, pulling her closer to him. Their bodies pressed together, and he held her firmly at the waist, his voice low and teasing, "You can't just leave me hanging like this."

"What do you mean?" Suzy asked.

"You need to help this little baby," Chris remarked with a smirk.

"I won't," Suzy said.

"Then, I won't go down. Grandpa will question you then," Chris stated. "Let's change the condition from here. Why don't you give me a heartfelt kiss, Wife?" He arched his eyebrow as the smirk on his lips widened.

"I won't do that," Suzy replied.

"That's very wrong," Chris said as he let the trousers fall from his hand. His hand hooked around her neck, and his thumb traced her lips.

"As husband and wife, I can expect a kiss from you at least. You want me to stay loyal to you in the marriage and leave my bad boy image for you. Then, don't you think you need to satisfy me, Wife?"

His questions made Suzy knit her brows together. "You can do hookups since you want that," Suzy asserted.

"No. You also know by now how much I hate those who cheat their wives outside the marriage. I won't do it since I have you now," Chris whispered against her lips.

"Physical intimacy is a must in a marriage. If you don't give me what I want, then it will be easier for me to get a divorce from you. I only need to prove how you are resisting me, thus nullifying an important significance of marriage," he proclaimed with a victorious smile. Chris knew Suzy would never do that and thus, he had found the weapon that would make them divorce.

Suzy curled her fingers and decided to do it. She astonished Chris by kissing him on the cheek.