The Wicked Wife's Dark History Keeps Coming Back To Haunt Her - Chapter 95
âDuke, stop being stubborn and come to the bed. I promise I wonât lay a finger on you.â
Unlike her, her husband was much larger, and no matter how much he curled up, he couldnât fit properly on the sofa.
If he stretched his legs, his knees would be stuck on the armrest, leaving most of his lower legs dangling off.
If that werenât the case, she wouldnât insist like this.
It wasnât about meddling in his choice to be uncomfortableâit was because she couldnât bear to watch.
âHow could I trust you enough to share a bed, considering what youâve done in the past?â
If it were for religious reasons or personal convictions, she wouldnât force him to share a bed.
But he was refusing simply because he didnât trust her?
ââŚSo stubborn, honestly.â
âStubborn?â
Ashâs eyebrow twitched.
His hearing was sharpâheâd caught her muttering to herself.
âSure, Iâve done some things, but honestly, itâs not like youâre someone I could overpower even if I tried. Unless, of courseâŚâ
âUnless whatâŚ?â
Nina asked, her gaze suspicious.
âUnless youâre thinking of me as a womanâŚ?â
âAre you insane?â
Ash glared at her, his eyes sharp enough to kill.
If looks could harm, she mightâve been torn limb from limb by now.
It had been meant as a jab, but his extreme reaction only made her feel more defiant.
âIf itâs not that, then just come over here.â
Nina patted the bed nonchalantly.
Stop being so stubborn. Letâs both just sleep comfortably, for goodnessâ sake.
Honestly, it must be uncomfortable for him, too, sleeping on the sofa.
He canât even fit his legs properly without draping them over the armrest.
***
In the end, Ash did lie down on the bed.
It wasnât because of her absurd âIf you refuse, Iâll think you like meâ threat.
Let her misunderstand or fantasizeâlies hold no power.
No, he made the decision to stop her incessant chatter.
He was too tired to keep arguing.
âDonât worry. I donât move much in my sleep, so I wonât bother you. If I cross this line, feel free to shove me off the bed. Iâll consider it self-defense.â
Zzz.
As soon as she rolled up a thin blanket to create a line in the middle and lay down, she fell asleep.
âThis feels like playing house. What even is thisâŚâ
He hadnât done anything like this as a child, so the situation felt absurd.
But as he looked at her peacefully sleeping face, soft as a childâs, a wave of futility washed over him.
Did she not realize she was a woman?
Or was she just overly open-minded?
Even though they had agreed to stay civil as if friends with each otherâŚ
Sharing a bedâman and womanâdefied his understanding of propriety.
It hadnât been very long since she had asked when he would stop ignoring her and demanded he fulfill his marital duties.
And now here they were, sharing a bed as if it meant nothing.
Surely, âlike friendsâ didnât mean throwing all decorum out the window.
He sighed, looking at her innocent, sleeping face, and then closed his eyes.
His body was exhausted, but sleep didnât come.
It was strangeâwhy was he so conscious of his wife while she lay there, completely unaware?
***
Nina surveyed the audience filling the coffeehouse and began her explanation in a clear voice.
ââŚItâs common knowledge that most lawyers come from noble families. That means theyâre familiar with dress code culture.â
Therefore, the first thing to consider before visiting a lawyerâs office is your attire.
Lawyers often judge whether a client is âprofitableâ based on their clothing, but they also assess whether the client respects them.
Lawyers tend to equate their office, which bears their name, with themselves.
If you show up with messy hair, an unkempt beard, or stained clothes, chances are youâll be sent away before the consultation even begins.
However, if you arrive well-dressed, it conveys: âI respect you, so please respect me in return.â
If you come in looking careless, it says: âI donât care about how you treat me, so feel free to treat me however you like.â
This mindset is rooted in the rigid, formal education they receive from a young age.
While maintaining a neat appearance is essential in social interactions, nobles and elites are particularly strict about it due to their upbringing.
ââŚAnd lastly, itâs important to familiarize yourself with basic legal terminology beforehand. That way, youâll be able to understand the consultation and the upcoming legal process.â
Defendant, suspect, complainant, main lawsuit, opening statements, disqualification period, injunction, statute of limitations, and so on.
Nina explained these unfamiliar but frequently mentioned terms during consultations, along with how to draft contracts, and then took a moment to sip some water.
