Hmm.
Hmm?
Hmm???
Ava Sterling initially thought she had misheard, staring at the expressionless man as if the sky had fallen, sitting there montarily unresponsive.
But when Sharon Sheridan heard Poe Vaughn’s answer, she imdiately smiled with squinted eyes.
She stood up, "Aunt Yow, don’t tidy up the kitchen yet; go prepare Little Poe’s room."
Aunt Yow was washing dishes in the kitchen; she instantly understood upon hearing Sharon Sheridan’s words.
She quickly dried her hands and ca out, "I’ll go prepare it right away."
Saying this, she swiftly went upstairs. Sharon Sheridan said, "I’ll go with you; this is the first ti Ava and Little Poe are staying here, so we need to properly attend to many things."
The two elders spoke and headed upstairs, while Ava Sterling had to react whether she realized it or not.
Instantly, the last ti she visited, the room filled with "Double Happiness" banners and the bright red bed sheets flashed before her eyes; she imdiately stood up, "Grandma, no need to prepare! We... we’re only staying one night, there’s no need to trouble yourselves!"
Ava Sterling didn’t bother to look at the man, quickly ran to Sharon Sheridan’s side, and took her arm, determined not to let her do it.
She absolutely did not want to consummate the marriage with him; she feared she might lose control if it ca to that.
Ava Sterling knows herself too well; if Poe Vaughn wasn’t her type, it would be fine, but unfortunately, he is!
Moreover, she wasn’t afraid of him at all now; she could say she was completely unrestrained in front of him.
Under these circumstances, how could she have any self-control?
Absolutely none!
So, the room absolutely cannot be prepared, definitely cannot be prepared!
Seeing Ava Sterling like this, Sharon Sheridan knew exactly what she was thinking; naturally, Ava didn’t want to sleep in the sa room with Poe Vaughn, as she was very aware that since their marriage, they had been sleeping in separate rooms.
Aunt Wei had already explained this thoroughly.
Holding Ava Sterling’s hand, Sharon Sheridan said lovingly and with concern, "Child, ever since you married into the Vaughn Family, there hasn’t been a wedding, no banquet, not even this wedding ring."
Saying this, she glanced at Poe Vaughn. Poe Vaughn only slightly moved his eyes and said nothing.
The wedding ring is already being made; it just needs ti.
It won’t be ready that soon.
Seeing Poe Vaughn’s calm deanor, Sharon Sheridan didn’t dwell on the topic. She continued, "You’ve suffered, little one."
"Rest assured, every single thing will be provided; Grandma promises, everything others have, you will have, and what others don’t have, you will also have. We don’t rush now; we’ll handle every matter slowly."
"As for tonight, the room must be prepared. It doesn’t need to be exactly like the wedding room, but the sentint should be there. The other things can be done later."
"You and Poe go take a walk; the air here is nice and suitable for you youngsters."
"You young folks are usually very tired and work hard. It’s a perfect ti to co to Grandma’s and have a good rest."
With that, she let go of Ava Sterling’s hand and went upstairs.
Ava Sterling stood there with her mouth agape, attempting to speak several tis but couldn’t say anything.
She hadn’t suffered at all, nor felt even slightly wronged; she actually felt she had gained.
Watching the elderly lady walk steadily upstairs, quickly disappearing from Ava’s sight, Ava’s mouth was open, but not a single word escaped.
Stopping the elderly lady was clearly impossible, so she needed to look to him.
Why did he suddenly agree to stay here? Was it to cheer up the old folks? But why did she feel it wasn’t the case?
Turning around to look at him, she saw him with his hands in his pockets, heading outside.
He seed genuinely intent on going for a walk.
Ava Sterling had many things to say but feared the old lady might hear, and even more fear that the clever parrot Little Ba might learn, so she quickly followed Poe Vaughn, taking his arm and briskly led him outside.
Seeing the person almost forcibly taking him along, Poe Vaughn noted her serious expression, as though the sky was about to fall.
He didn’t speak, following her lead to walk out of the house.
Outside, the street lights one by one turned on, shaped like lanterns — exceptionally classic and elegant, clearly specially crafted.
Ava Sterling pulled Poe Vaughn out of the house, even stepping onto the road for quite a distance before stopping, quickly shaking off his hand, crossing her arms and squinting at him, "What do you an by that?"
She stopped her steps and stood in front of him, blocking his way, clearly indicating he wasn’t going anywhere until he explained himself.
Poe Vaughn halted his steps, his distinct knuckles still in his pockets, his tall figure seemingly elongated under the street lights, becoming even more alluring.
He lowered his eyes to look at the suspicious person, and lightly said, "What do you think I an?"
This calm question passed the ball back, catching Ava Sterling off guard.
What did he an?
Indeed, what could he an? If he wanted her to stay with him, the marriage agreent’s hundred clauses would have clearly stated this already; there was no need to wait until now.
Moreover, sharing a room with her offers him no benefit, and he definitely didn’t need to cater to the old folks.
Yet he agreed, which ant it wasn’t easy to refuse?
Indeed, they were already married, refusing to stay once, and then coming a second ti and still not staying?
Furthermore, tomorrow is his cousin’s birthday, as the old lady said, they could stay here tonight and attend the celebration together tomorrow; why go back?
Ava Sterling thought it over carefully and understood; he realized he couldn’t repeatedly refuse, otherwise the old lady would grow suspicious.
With lips slightly moving, Ava Sterling looked into his deep eyes, as if they seed even more captivating in the night.
She turned her gaze, lightly coughed, and raised her chin, adopting a proud manner, "So I’m staying here; what about the plants at ho that need watering?"
"Let tell you upfront, you’re the one who said we’re staying here, not , so you can’t deduct my rewards over this."
This point was the most important.
Nothing is more important than money.
Poe Vaughn focused on the person eyeing him arrogantly, clearly benefiting while pretending otherwise. He spoke, "I won’t."
Ava Sterling was satisfied and imdiately relaxed her hands, clasping them behind her, and walked ahead casually.
"Great, I’m going to take a walk to digest; help yourself."
Since she ate too much, she needed so exercise; otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.
She walked lightly, moving forward; her body seed increasingly nimble, her entire being reflected her cheerful mood.
Poe Vaughn watched the person walking ahead, her shadow stretched long, the beads on her hairpin also bouncing energetically, mirroring a playful spirit.
He took steps, matching her pace forward.
Poe Vaughn’s bedroom hadn’t changed. The way it appeared the last ti was the sa as now.
However, since he hadn’t slept there before, naturally, after those ten days, the bedding should be changed.
But there’s no concern; the bright-red sheet set — Sharon Sheridan had prepared more than one set.
She had prepared several sets, adorned with the dragon and phoenix patterns, brilliantly red and delightfully festooned.
Aunt Yow replaced all the bedding, and Sharon Sheridan looked at the bedroom still adorned with the "Double Happiness" banners, feeling sothing missing. Her thoughts wandered, quickly realizing what was lacking, and she promptly picked up the phone to make a call.
Soon several cars pulled into the courtyard, with a dozen people dressed as servants — n and won, exceptionally capable, swiftly entering the house carrying substantial boxes.
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