When her eyes met Miles's, his brows and lashes still damp with steam, her heart began to pound involuntarily.
That face, that body... never having slept with him really was a waste.
Molly averted her gaze, embarrassed, not wanting to come across like some kind of pervert.
"Your mom's calling for you."
She turned to leave, but a cool, low voice came from behind her. "Wait."
Footsteps drew closer. Remembering he wasn't wearing anything, her back went rigid.
Miles walked up behind her. He noticed her ears gradually flushing red, the color spreading down to her nape. Her skin, smooth as jade, was tinged with a faint blush—quite enticing.
"Never seen a man without clothes before?" Miles said, circling around to face her.
Molly's face was burning now. She glared at him, her eyes full of wariness. "What are you... trying to do?"
Miles said nothing, just stood there watching her with lowered lids.
Molly was confused. She touched her face—nothing stuck to it, right?
"Never mind. I'll head down."
Molly: "..."
She couldn't understand what that had been about. Was he showing off his physique?
Still, she noticed that ever since they'd decided to act as siblings, the atmosphere between them had become much more relaxed.
Downstairs, Mrs. Vance took her hand. "Molly, our mother-daughter-in-law bond really was too brief. But don't worry—I won't let you leave empty-handed. Half of everything under Miles's name—the properties, investments, shares—it's yours."
Molly was stunned. "Mom, no, I couldn't—"
Seeing her refuse, Mrs. Vance began persuading her. "When a woman asks for nothing in a divorce, the man won't be grateful. He'll just think you're stupid. Don't be one of those lovesick fools!"
Miles, coming down the stairs: "..."
"Besides... all that money still couldn't repay what your family did for us," Mrs. Vance added.
Years ago, Mr. Vance and Miles had been in an accident. Molly's father happened upon them and saved both their lives.
That act of heroism brought disaster upon him. He died in a fire.
It was clearly her father who had saved them, yet her foolish son insisted his rescuer had been a woman.
The thought made Mrs. Vance angry all over again. "Miles cheated during the marriage. He should leave with nothing."
"Miles is your son," Molly reminded her quietly.
"If I'd known he'd turn out this stupid, I'd rather have given birth to a roast pork bun!"