22 Marry me

The next morning. Christopher woke up without Kaylee on his side. He stood up and went to the bathroom. He washed his face and brushed his teeth. When he got out of their room, he looked around, but he couldn't find Kaylee. And when he returned to their room, she saw Kaylee sitting on the bed. "Where were you?" Kaylee looked at him and smiled.

"I was on my unit" Kaylee stood up, "Are you hungry?"

Christopher shook his head. "I'm heading to the study room." Kaylee blushed. Christopher cleared his throat. "I'll call you if I need you," Christopher said before leaving the room. He let out a sigh, and he took off his shirt. "It's hot."

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It was already lunchtime when Kaylee went to the study room. She was worried because Christopher didn't have his breakfast. When she entered the study room, Christopher already put his shirt on. He was on his table with his hand on his head. All this time, he didn't do his work, he was thinking about what Charlotte said to him.

Indeed, he didn't want to get married yet, especially with Sofia. It is also true that he prefers Kaylee over Sofia but doesn't want Kaylee to give her all to him, and he doesn't know if Kaylee would agree. "Top, are you okay?" Kaylee asked.

Christopher immediately looked at the woman in front of him. "Oh, you're here."

Kaylee furrowed her brow and nodded her head. "Yes, you didn't notice me?"

Christopher scratched his nape. "Sorry, I was thinking about something?"

Kaylee looked at him worried. "Aren't you hungry, I already prepared our lunch."

He shook his head. "I'm not hungry."

Kaylee blinked, "Are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm okay."

Kaylee pressed her lips together as she clenched her fist. "You need to eat."

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Kaylee was lying on the bed while reading a book when Christopher entered the room. "You're still awake," Christopher said, she nodded.

"I'm waiting for you, I'm afraid you won't sleep again because of your work."

Christopher smiled, "I'm taking a shower."

Kaylee stood up and held his arm. "Rest for a bit."

"Actually, I didn't do anything,"

Kaylee blinked. "What did you do then? You were in the study room the whole day."

Christopher looked directly at her eyes. "I was thinking about something."

"What were you thinking? Are you still thinking the same thing earlier."

Christopher shook his head. "It's nothing."

Kaylee sighed. "Tell me, you look so depressed. Maybe I can help you."

Christopher let out a weak laugh, "I'm taking a shower now." He said and went to the bathroom. 'Yes, you can help me, only you can help me, but I don't want to drag you into this mess.' He thought while removing his clothes.

Kaylee knew something was off. She lay back down on the bed and started to read again. When Christopher got out of the bathroom, he was drying his hair with the towel. When his hair was dry, he hopped on the bed. Kaylee was still reading her book.

Christopher lay on the bed and closed his eyes. "Aren't you going to sleep?"

Kaylee shook her head. "Later."

There was silence for a minute or two when Christopher spoke. "Kaylee."

Kaylee looked at the man lying beside her with his eyes closed. "Yes?"

Christopher opened his eyes, he took the book in Kaylee's hand and placed it on the side table. He licked his lips and went on the top of her. He looked into her eyes. Kaylee blinked as she looked back at him. "Can you do me a favor?"

"W-what favor?"

"Marry me." Kaylee's jaw dropped.

"Huh?"