Chapter 98

"Not yet," Jasper replied. Olivia took a deep breath. All the sexual tension vanished at once. So it was because she was still his wife in name, and this was simply her duty to him. How ridiculous. Suddenly, the weight on her body was gone. Her hand hung mid-air before pushing at nothing. She sat up just in time to catch Jasper's back as he strode into the bathroom. Maybe he was in too much of a hurry because the door didn't close all the way. Jasper's suppressed breathing and restrained movements slipped through the gap. They reached her ears clearly. Her ears burned with embarrassment. She didn't know how much time had passed before the sounds gradually died down, leaving only the steady stream of water. Even then, he showed no signs of coming out. After hesitating for a moment, she walked toward the bathroom. She stood in front of the door. "Jasper?" No one answered her except the sound of running water. She wondered whether he had passed out from exhaustion in th