The Ninth Bride (Samantha and Finley)

Chapter 264 Why Is Unity So Adorable?

Samantha noticed that Finley had fallen behind, and a touch of jealousy sparked in her eyes. "Finley, why are you moving so slowly? Don't you realize you're naked?"

Finley, catching her jealous pout, flashed a warm smile and sauntered over to her. Without a moment's hesitation, he swept her up in a princess carry, enveloping her in his arms. "Are you jealous, hmm?" She wrapped her arms around his neck and playfully nipped at his shoulder. "You're mine, so no other woman is allowed to gaze at your body. Not even Ms. Stuart."

With eyes full of adoration, Finley replied, "And what if someone does catch a glimpse?"

"Then, I'll have to punish you," Samantha teased, "by throwing you in the doghouse."

"Alright, whatever you say goes," Finley agreed, his voice full of affection.

Samantha lifted his chin with a teasing gesture. "You're this obedient?"

"I've always obeyed you," he assured her.

"So well-behaved," she cooed.

Raising an eyebrow, he asked, "And what's my reward for being so good?"

She pondered for a moment, then leaned in close, her voice a whisper laced with shyness. "I'll reward you with a baby."

Finley's eyes widened in surprise. "Where?"

She pointed to herself with pride. "Me."

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Samantha shook her head, instead clinging to his neck and calling out, "Honey."

Finley fell silent, then urged, "Say it again."

"Honey," she repeated, her voice brimming with affection.

He leaned in, eager to kiss her, but the mask she wore obstructed his path. Not wanting him to feel disheartened, Samantha pressed a tender kiss beside his heart.

"From now on, only I'll have a place in your heart. Understand?"

"Got it," he responded softly.

Together, Samantha and Finley returned to their room, their sweet companionship palpable. Meanwhile, the maids and Daphne, standing nearby, felt as though they were basking in a wave of romantic sweetness.

Emily, who had planned to check if Samantha had returned, arrived to a startling sight: Finley stepping out of the car completely unclothed. For a brief moment, she admired his sculpted physique, but her gaze soon shifted to Samantha, who, with a playful pout, called him over.

Finley did not cast a single glance in Emily's direction throughout the exchange.

Emily also noticed faint scratch marks on Finley's back, and she didn't need to guess who had left them. They were unmistakably Samantha's doing.

Watching Finley shower Samantha with affection made Emily wish fervently that she were the one in his arms. If only it were her, she mused, she would be so overjoyed she might just die from happiness. But alas, the one in his arms was Samantha. What could she do but feel a pang of envy?

...

In their room, Samantha and Finley

had shared a warm, soothing shower. Afterward, Samantha donned fresh clothes and ventured into the front yard. Seeing her beloved Unity fully recovered, she spread her arms wide and called out, "Unity, come to Mommy

The little dog, engrossed in playing with a ball, perked up at the sound of her voice and raced toward her. Samantha caught it in her embrace, and as Unity licked her face, she laughed and said, "It seems like you've grown so much while you were away from Mommy. Let me see. How's your neck?"

Unity wriggled its head in her arms, indicating that it was perfectly fine. Observing how it seemed to understand her every word, Samantha gently petted its head. "Why are you so incredibly adorable?" Finley watched from the side, a smile of amusement dancing on his lips.