Chapter 447 Slept In The Bathtub
I cleared my thought and tried not to think about the past. The only thing I wanted to do now was to get out of here as soon as possible. Since Michael had gone to the bathroom, I figured it was my opportunity.
“You’d better not think of leaving. No matter where you run to, I can catch you back!”
The second I stood up, Michael’s voice came from the bathroom. He sounded utterly composed, as though he had predicted that I would escape.
I shifted my gaze toward the bathroom and realized the door was still closed. He was still inside. How could he possibly know what I was doing?
I froze on the spot, hesitating if I should leave. I hated to admit it, but his threat indeed worked on me. I did not doubt his ability.
However, I still recoiled in fear upon recalling his furious look. After pondering for a long while, I decided to leave anyway. I tiptoed to the door, not daring to make a sound.
Before I could reach the door, his voice appeared again. This time, it was right behind me.
“Anna, did you just ignore me? Did you hear what I said?”
Michael glared at me with rage.
My heart jolted as waves of terror rose within me.
Before I could say anything, he stepped toward me swiftly and carried me in his arms. I was shocked, and I responsively wrapped my arms around his neck. My heart started to beat fast as I felt the warmth emitted from his body.
I did not know why but my heart would pound furiously whenever he got close to me.
“Michael, what are you doing?”
I stared at him cautiously as my mind wandered. He is carrying me. Does he want to have sex with me?
“Shut up and go brush your teeth!”
He frowned and looked at me with disgust. It was probably because I had vomited earlier.
Indeed, he was very particular about hygiene. I knew it was challenging for him to pat on my back while I was vomiting just now.
I was somehow displeased when I saw his disgusted look. However, I did not say anything. I would not want him to be disgusted with me either.
He carried me into the bathroom and handed me a toothbrush. He had already put some toothpaste on it.
I grabbed the toothbrush awkwardly and started brushing my teeth. Am I that disgusting? He looks like he despises me so much.
He stood right in front of me while I was brushing my teeth. I felt utterly drowsy. I forced myself to stay awake as he was beside me.
After brushing my teeth, I had reached my limit. I walked past him and wanted to go out of the bathroom. Yet, when I reached the door, he grabbed me again. “Where are you going?”
His brows were knitted into a frown.
“I’m exhausted. I want to get some sleep. If you don’t want me to go, can I at least sleep on the couch for a while?”
I was extremely worn out, and I really did not want to quarrel with him.
“Sleep after you take a bath. Your whole body smells awful now!”
He grabbed my hand and did not wait for my response. He started taking off my clothes.
“Michael, what do you think you are doing?”
I was beyond exasperated by his gesture. After all, I could not be blamed for having an inkling about certain matters if a man took off my clothes.
“What do you think I am doing? I am taking you to the showers!”
His hands did not stop. Instead, they worked faster. In the blink of an eye, all the buttons on my lace shirt were unbuttoned, revealing my bra.
Even though we used to be intimate with each other, that was one year ago. He felt like a stranger to me now. To be honest, I was utterly embarrassed when he stared at my chest.
“I can manage myself. I don’t need your help. Please leave!”
I rejected him directly when he was about to take off my skirt.
Our relationship was in the past. He had no right to help me take a shower. Plus, I was not handicapped. I did not need others to help me.
“Are you sure you don’t need my help?”
His hands paused as he stared at me coldly. His tone was devoid of emotion.
“I am positive. I don’t need your help. So please leave now!”
I responded without hesitation as I stared at him with a firm look. Of course, I don’t need your help. It would be strange if I said I did.
“Fine then. I will wait for you outside.”
Upon saying that, Michael walked out of the bathroom and closed the door for me.
I somehow doubted if he was the Michael I knew as he seldom behaved so obediently. I thought he would insist on staying no matter what I said.
However, it was better this way. I was too tired to be guarded against him.
The bathtub was already filled with water. I took off all my clothes and went into the bathtub. Leaning against the bathtub’s edge, I felt extremely comfortable in the warm bath.
I closed my eyes and indulged. Slowly, I dozed off.
I did not know how long I slept, but I was awakened by Michael. He carried me out of the bathtub and covered me with a towel.
I was in a slumber, and I had no idea what had happened. As I opened my eyes and saw Michael carrying me, my eyes widened in shock.
“What are you doing?”
I remember I was taking a bath. Why am I in his embrace? What is he trying to do to me?
“I should be the one asking you that question. Did I ask you to take a bath or to sleep inside the bathroom?”
Michael regarded me with a darkened expression and fury stoking within his eyes.
“You can’t blame me. I am too tired. Can’t I rest for a while inside the bathroom?”
Upon hearing his words, I regained my senses. It looked like I had fallen asleep in the bathroom. A trace of embarrassment welled up in my heart.
“Rest for a while? I almost thought you were dead!”
His gaze glared with anger as he shouted at me.
I was stunned momentarily upon seeing his sudden rage. I looked him in the eyes. I did not know why but I felt somehow touched by his gesture.
His tone was rude but it made me feel as if he cared for me a lot. Is he worried that something might happen to me?
“I drank a lot, and I wanted to rest. Yet, you kept me up until now. I think it is reasonable for me to fall asleep in the bathroom. It proves that I was really worn out.”
