Chapter 25: The Neighbor's Wife

The next morning, Rod finished washing up and put on his school uniform.

Just as he was heading out the door, he ran into his new neighbor—Tasha, the charming woman—and her well-dressed daughter, who were walking by, seemingly on their way to the bus stop.

"Good morning, Mr. Rod," Tasha greeted.

Seeing Rod in his fitted school uniform, Tasha's eyes lit up. The uniform clung to his body, highlighting his sculpted muscles like a work of art—young, strong, and powerful.

Yesterday, in the rush and approaching evening, she hadn't noticed much. But now, with a closer look, she was amazed by how fit he was. Even professional bodybuilders might not have such a perfect physique.

What had this boy been eating to grow like this?

Tasha found it hard to believe. Her husband was one of the top psychologists in the country, catering to high-profile clients from elite circles. She had met plenty of society's finest, but very few left a lasting impression on her.

Yet, looking at this young man, Tasha felt her heart race and her breath quicken. She couldn't quite describe the feeling—it was similar to the intense excitement she had felt when she first fell in love with her husband.

Just a simple encounter was enough to stir emotions she hadn't felt in years.

Tasha touched her flushed face, feeling a bit bewildered. Ever since entering the professional world, her husband had become busier and more distant. It had been a long time since she experienced such emotions.

This was the first time in over a decade that a man, other than her husband, had made her feel such a strong, inexplicable attraction.

Just looking at someone of the opposite sex other than her husband, her body instinctively produces impulses, and her mind is filled with crazy images.

Or to a boy about the same age as her eldest daughter.

OMG!

Is she going crazy because she has been neglected and thirsty by her husband for too long?

"Good morning, Mrs. Tasha!"

Rod, noticing the odd expression on Tasha's face, was puzzled. Why was she looking at him so strangely?

Following her gaze, he realized she was staring at his chest and waist.

Rod smirked, feeling a bit resigned.

Indeed, some foreigners could be quite bold in expressing their desires and thoughts, with little to no attempt at hiding them.

But this wasn't surprising to him. The beauty standards in this country were quite different from those in many Asian countries. Here, people admired strong, healthy bodies—muscular and beast-like in their appearance, fitting the rough and bold spirit of the culture.

Rod's physique had reached near perfection, thanks to the many sacrifices he had made. In fact, if he were to take off his shirt, he could easily grace the cover of fitness magazines. Even seasoned bodybuilding experts would likely be impressed and ask him for training advice.

Still, he hadn't expected his new neighbor to be so bold.

But then again, given the open and liberal nature of the country's culture, he wasn't too surprised.

People here were very open about relationships, even discussing private matters in front of their parents without any shame. To them, these things were as ordinary as eating or using the bathroom—a normal part of daily life. They freely enjoyed their rights in this regard.

"I'm taking my daughter to school, and you?" Tasha asked, noticing Rod's gaze and feeling slightly flustered. She quickly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and averted her eyes, feeling the heat on her face.

She was certain her face was bright red at the moment—her own body heat was a clear sign. Still, she wasn't embarrassed enough to hide her reaction like a shy girl. After all, which woman wouldn't appreciate a perfect body like that?

It was simply admiration.

"…"

Rod glanced down at his school uniform with a wry smile. Wasn't it obvious enough?

"Oh, right!" Rod suddenly remembered something and reached into his bag, pulling out a protective charm he had made to ward off evil spirits.

"You've just moved in, and I don't have any appropriate gifts. So here's a charm for you. It's a family heirloom, meant to bring good luck," he said as he crouched down to hang the charm around the little girl's neck.

"She looks so cute. She will be as sexy and beautiful as mom in the future."

A casual compliment made the little girl feel shy and at a loss, and she hid behind her mother.

Tasha's face turned a little red when he heard this.

Sexy?

He said this...

Do you want to hint to her?

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