Chapter 8 Unusual Gentleness Her eyes widened . She tried to turn around , but he quickly wrapped his arms around her and embraced her from behind . " A - Aren't you going to eat ? " " I want my dessert first . " Huston planted a kiss on her neck , then trailed his lips down further . She dared not meet his gaze , looking up at the light above them . His kisses brought out a soft moan from her lips as her body melted into his arms . " You have a sweet voice . Let me hear it more . Evelyn gradually became lost in the whirlwind of passion . She seemed to start to understand why Jerry enjoyed having sex so much … *** The food on the table had cooled down , and Evelyn's lingering hunger had transformed into exhaustion from Huston's intense actions . In contrast , Huston appeared much more composed . After tidying himself up , he carefully washed his hands before sitting at the dining table and savoring the meal . He even offered comments on each dish . " No black pepper next time . It's not to my liking , " he said as Evelyn emerged from the bathroom . She pouted . " Just don't eat it if you don't like it ." 1 t 18 T S 3 " Huston's hands , holding the knife and fork , paused . When he looked up at her , sheimmediately averted her gaze and stammered , " I - I mean , if you don't want it … I'll eat it ." He patted the chair beside him . " Come here . " A NM 2 1 K 7 3 2 3 She had intended to go upstairs and rest , but now she had no choice but to awkwardly take a seat . Suddenly she recalled what happened during the day with Jerry , and took out her phone . " I have something to show you … " " Eat first , " Huston interjected without even glancing at her . " I prefer not to talk while eating . " ' You certainly have a lot of quirks , ' Evelyn silently cursed in her mind , but she still obeyed . She found Huston later in a study on the third floor . He changed into a dark blue satin robe , the collar slightly open , revealing his enticing chest and sun - kissed skin . Evelyn lowered her gaze nervously and handed him her phone . " I took this video today . " Huston watched the video without any display of emotion . " Make a copy and send it to my email . " " Is … Is that all ? " " 3 He pondered for a moment . " If I were you , I would check Jerry's hotel check - in records before he conceals any more information . " She gasped with realization . Why hadn't she thought of that before ? " I'll do that tomorrow ! " Just as she was about to leave , Huston stopped her . " Why did the video end so abruptly ? " Evelyn lowered her eyes quickly , "Oh . Um … My phone fell to the ground . " Huston looked her up and down . He observed her face and noticed a few red marks on her cheek , slightly covered by foundation . His eyes turned cold . "I listened to your conversation … They hit you ? " She quickly lowered her head and concealed the red marks with her hair . " No , of course not . " " Evelyn , I don't like being lied to , " His expression darkened . " I'll give you one more chance . Tell me the truth . " The threat in his eye's sent shivers down her spine . She bit her - lip . " It was my husband's lover … Maura . " After a few seconds of silence , he let out a heavy sigh . Disappointment and frustration were evident on his face as he clenched his teeth . " It's not uncommon to see wives beating up the homewreckers . How did it turn around in your case ? " Evelyn retorted in a soft voice , " I … also hit Jerry . " He frowned . " Should I applaud you for that ? " 2 2 " 1 She kept her head lowered and heard him walk away . Just as she wondered if she had made him unhappy somehow , he returned with a first - aid kit . He sat on the sofa and opened the kit . " Come here ." She obediently walked over and sat down . Huston gently applied balm to her red cheek . The balm was soothing , its softness mingled with the warmth of his fingertips … His actions were unusually gentle . She stole a glance at Huston out of the corner of her eye . He was focused and careful as he tended to her wound , completely different to when he was consumed by desire . 3 5 Even Jerry had never once been so caring with her . Her heartbeat quickened . Just as she was about to look away , he caught her . " What are you staring at ? " $ 6 3 Her cheeks flushed crimson . This change didn't go unnoticed by Huston , and his own heart beat faster . " Thank you … " She murmured awkwardly . He raised an eyebrow and put down the balm . "I prefer actions over words , you know . " " What do you mean by acti- " Before she could finish her sentence , he suddenly grabbed her chin and put his thumb into her mouth . " I mean this . "