No matter how you put it, his casual action had indeed solved a big problem for her.
Joseph grazed Lucille's nose with his finger and raised an eyebrow at her. "You ungrateful one, what's with this appreciation to your husband?"
Before Lucille could respond, he closed in on her on his own accord, faintly smiling as he murmured, "If you want to thank me, why not show it through your actions?"
Lucille blinked her eyes and detected a cool touch between her lips.
Life was short, so they should live to the fullest.
This time, Lucille did not dodge or struggle. Instead, she reached out her hands gently around Joseph's neck, leaning into the kiss with an assertive force.
The temperature in the room rose instantly.
It was sensual. Romantic.
Joseph noticed Lucille's initiative. He could not help but smile faintly and then took the initiative. He held the back of Lucille's head firmly, demanding more relentlessly.
It resulted in both unsteady breaths.