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nAfter having dinner together. Lucas, Ellena and their parents chatted casually first in the family room. They didn't discuss anything important. In fact, Lucas and his father didn't even talk about business, which is usually their main topic.

nThey just watch television and talk about something without direction and purpose. In the midst of their activities, Veronica again discussed the honeymoon plan, which neither Lucas nor Ellena responded much to. Lucas always had an excuse, when his mother asked him to immediately plan a honeymoon abroad. The reasons vary, one of which is because of work.

nAlbert and Veronica couldn't do much when they heard Lucas' refusal for the umpteenth time.

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"Okay, looks like it's getting late. We'd better go to bed soon, I think Mommy is already sleepy.

" Veronica seemed to want to end their conversation.

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"Okay, Mommy and Daddy should sleep first,

" Lucas replied,

"You too,

" he added as he turned to Ellena who was sitting beside him.

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"How about you? What are you going to do?

" Veronica asked, looking at Lucas. 'What is he going to do this late?' So she thought.

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"I have work to finish soon,

" Lucas replied, who was actually just looking for an excuse not to sleep in the same room with Ellena.

nFrom Ellena's attitude yesterday, Lucas could tell that Ellena was very afraid, if she slept with him in the same room. Ellena was probably worried, if Lucas would do anything. In fact, it never crossed his mind to take advantage of the situation for things that could turn him into a coward.

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"No! Mommy doesn't agree! It's too late for you to work. Mommy doesn't want just because of you that often stay up late, Mommy and daddy will find it difficult to have grandchildren!

" Veronica refused which managed to make Lucas raise an eyebrow, feeling surprised. 'What does being pregnant and staying up late have to do with it?' he muttered to himself.

nOf course there is a correlation. Although it can not be proven with certainty. However, according to the researchers, in addition to sleep disturbances that can affect female hormones, it also affects the quality of male sperm which will have an impact on their fertility.

nVeronica seems to be well versed in health science, even though it's not her field.

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"But, Mom—

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"Mommy doesn't want to know your excuses, Lucas. Now you go to your room and sleep. Don't forget to give us grandchildren soon!

" Veronica seemed to emphasize her words. What can Lucas do, besides obeying his mother's orders? Finally, what Ellena feared would happen as well.

nOn the other hand, Ellena seemed to be fighting against her heart, which had been beating wildly for a long time. At first, she was very happy to hear Lucas' answer who tried to avoid sleeping with her in the same room. However, after the mother-in-law refused, what could she do? If Lucas couldn't move, what about him who was just a new person in their midst?

n'Oh my God, I have to go into the tiger's den again. What will my fate be? Just watch out if he dares to tease me again like that time!' Ellena whispered to herself.

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"You'd better listen to what Mommy has to say. Staying up late is not good for your fertility,

" said Albert, who had been observing the conversation between the mother and child.

nLucas didn't want to say much. He just exhaled heavily.

"Okay. Come on, let's sleep!

" he asked as he got up from his seat while pulling Ellena's hand.

nIt certainly made Ellena angry, but she just couldn't protest against Lucas in front of her two in-laws.

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"Good night, Mommy, Daddy,

" Lucas said, then grabbed Ellena's hand very tightly, leading her to her room. Ellena only obeyed, after she managed to say goodbye to her two in-laws.

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"Good night,

" Albert and Veronica replied at the same time.

nLucas closed the door tightly, after he and Ellena had entered the room. Ellena quickly pushed her hand away from Lucas' grip with great force. There was a look of anger on her face that she showed directly in front of Lucas. Without Lucas knowing it, her actions this time managed to make Ellena's heart beat faster without being prevented.

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"You don't have to pull my hand like this? Can't you be more gentle with a woman?

" Finally a protest was successfully sent by Ellena to Lucas. Ellena looked at Lucas so sarcastically. It seemed, she didn't want Lucas to touch her body, even if it was just a touch of a hand.

nLucas looked away for a moment, then put his hands on his hips and looked back at Ellena.

"You don't think they'd suspect anything if we didn't act like a real husband and wife, huh?

" his pout was furious.

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"Yes, but you don't have to act like that, do you? Didn't you make that promise yourself that there was no touch between us!

" said Ellena while reminding her of the contents of the agreement they had agreed on.

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"Are you really that innocent, Elle?

" Lucas' question suddenly made Ellena frown.

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"What do you mean?

" asked Elena in surprise.

nOf course that's not what Lucas meant in the agreement they had agreed to. However, it seemed that Ellena was too innocent to interpret the word

"Touch

" in the agreement.

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"I am your husband, I have the right to do whatever I want!

" Lucas said annoyed. It was also pointless to explain to Ellena who was too innocent to accept things that a mature mind should understand.

nEllena's eyes widened even more. She didn't expect that Lucas would dare say such a thing, after they signed the agreement. So, what should she do? Should she just sit back and let Lucas do what he wants? What if Lucas did something she didn't want to do all this time? No! She couldn't let that happen.

nEllena was Lucas' wife. However, she seems to live like a lackey who must always obey her master's every wish. There was no tolerance for her, if she dared to refuse that man.

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"No! You broke our agreement, Lucas!

" Ellena screamed.

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"I don't care, Ellena!

" Lucas said firmly. She again looked away with one hand holding his forehead, while the other hand was still on his waist.

nEllena had not managed to respond to Lucas' words, suddenly a knock on the door echoed in the room. This made them both turn their heads towards the door.

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"Lucas, Elle, are you okay?

" Veronica asked behind the door.

nLucas chuckles.

"It's all because of you!

" he cursed as he looked scornfully at Ellena's face.

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"We're fine, Mommy,

" Lucas shouted in response.

nEven though it sounded vague, Lucas and Ellena's argument inevitably reached the ears of Veronica and Albert who were just about to leave the living room to their room. However, hearing the noise in Lucas and Ellena's room made them cancel their plans, so Veronica who was feeling anxious went straight to Lucas's room.

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"Are you sure?

" Veronica seemed sure again.

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"Yes, Mommy. There were only cockroaches in my room, so it made Ellena a little scared,

" Lucas answered casually, which suddenly made Ellena raise her eyebrows.

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"What? Cockroaches?

" Veronica was left speechless, apart from being surprised, she was also confused. 'How can there be cockroaches in this house? Isn't this house neat and clean enough to be a nesting place for a cockroach?' she thought at the time.

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"Yes, Mommy, but now the cockroaches are gone!

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