Unexpected Visitors at Home

In the peaceful room, only the gentle breathing filled the air.

Yuri nestled against Tuss's chest, her ear pressed to his firm torso, tuning into the steady and powerful rhythm of his heartbeat.

Neither of them spoke, simply remaining in their positions: her lying flat, him half-lying beside her, cradling her partially in his arms.

Just when she assumed he had dozed off, his voice broke the silence, "Yuri?"

Yuri didn't respond.

"Yuri," he repeated, proceeding without waiting for her answer, "Why did you agree to marry me? Why were you so kind to me?"

"Because you had an ore planet," Yuri confessed honestly.

"I thought as much. After acquiring Enova, I had a hunch," Tuss stated, showing no signs of disappointment. "And now, since the ore planet isn't of much use to you, would you consider leaving me?"