Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 168: What If I help You

Chapter 168: What If I help You

The next morning, Rain woke up to the sight of Alexander’s face, mere inches away from hers. He was still holding her close, his arms wrapped around her, keeping her tucked against his chest.

She smiled inwardly despite the slight numbness in her body from lying in the same position all night. But even with the discomfort, she didn’t want to move. The warmth of his embrace, the faint scent of his cologne lingering from the night before—it was all too comforting to let go.

Just as she thought about snuggling in deeper, Alexander stirred. Her heart raced, and on instinct, she quickly closed her eyes, pretending to still be asleep. She felt his movements slow, and then, gently, he began to kiss her—first on her forehead, then her eyelids, the tip of her nose, and her cheeks.

When his lips finally found hers, the kiss was soft, almost reverent, like he was savouring the moment. Rain’s breath hitched, her pulse quickening under his touch. She wanted to kiss him back but stayed perfectly still, waiting to see what he would do next. Her heart fluttered in anticipation.

"Hmm, how long do you plan to pretend you’re still asleep?" Alexander whispered in her ear.

Startled, Rain’s eyes flew open. "How did you know?"

He chuckled softly. "Just a guess, but my hunch is always right. You usually wake up around this time to make breakfast."

Rain tried to move, but Alexander tightened his hold, pulling her closer and burying her face into his chest. "Let’s stay like this a little longer. We have a chef, remember? Let him earn his paycheck for once," he muttered lazily.

"I need more sleep," he added with a yawn.

"But we went to bed early!" Rain pointed out, amused.

"You, my wife, slept early and peacefully like a log. I, on the other hand, couldn’t sleep. It’s hard when I’m having the wildest thoughts with you in my arms like this," he admitted, letting out a deep sigh.

Rain bit her lower lip, understanding exactly what he meant. She had felt his arousal last night too, but neither of them had mentioned it. Her heart raced, knowing the tension between them grew stronger each day.

Alexander had done so much for her, and it dawned on her just how much she owed him.

’Maybe I should help him some time,’ Rain thought, her face heating up at the idea. It wasn’t like she was naive. Rain knew there were ways to help Alexander, to ease his arousal, without fully consummating their marriage—just like how he had helped her when she was drugged.

Her breath hitched as that memory resurfaced, vivid and intimate. Her cheeks burned red as the thought lingered, but before she could dwell on it further, Alexander’s voice broke through her thoughts. "What are you thinking? Why did you go so quiet all of a sudden?" he hummed, his tone curious.

Rain hesitated, then softly replied, "Hmm, nothing much. Just thinking about how much I owe you, and... how I could repay you somehow."

She wondered if he’d take this moment to bring up something about starting a family, maybe even hint at "baby-making." But instead, there was a pause. A tense silence hung in the air, and Alexander didn’t say a word at first.

Finally, he sighed deeply, his voice softer than before. "You smell so nice, Rain. And you looked so beautiful last night..."

His words sent a shiver down her spine, catching her off guard. "I wanted to say it last night... but I forgot," Alexander added softly.

Rain chuckled, lightening the mood. "And you look handsome too, even with grease."

Alexander laughed along with her, then asked, "What’s your plan for the day?"

"Well, I need to head to work because of Liza’s trial. I want to wrap it up today," she sighed. "I guess I’ll have to leave Aunt Melanie in the care of Father-in-law and Uncle Ben."

"It’s fine. I’ve already briefed Dad on the situation. He knows all about Aunt Melanie’s illness and the issues with your father. We’ll get her freedom soon," Alexander reassured her.

Hearing that, Rain snuggled deeper into his embrace, her heart swelling with gratitude. "Thank you so much," she murmured.

Eric was handling Aunt Melanie’s case, staying in close coordination with her. Everything seemed to be falling into place since Alexander had entered her life.

"Also..." Alexander began, his voice trailing off.

Rain looked up at him, sensing his hesitation. "What is it? Tell me," she urged gently.

"I’m sorry about what I said before," he finally admitted. "I think I was too desperate at the time and wasn’t thinking straight. From now on, I won’t pressure you about having a baby. It was wrong of me to use that as a way to extend our marriage. I shouldn’t have blackmailed you like that."

Rain blinked, surprised by his words. She hadn’t expected this, but somehow, they were exactly what she needed to hear. His apology felt sincere, and it was reassuring to know he was willing to take things at her pace.

Rain smiled, her heart swelling with happiness at his words. Without a second thought, she gently pulled her head back to meet his eyes, her expression soft but full of emotion. At that moment, she felt a wave of affection surge through her, and before she could stop herself, she leaned in and kissed him.

It wasn’t a hurried or passionate kiss, but a tender one, filled with gratitude and unspoken feelings. As their lips met, it was as though she was thanking him in the most intimate way possible, showing him how much his words had meant to her.

As their lips lingered, Alexander’s grip on her waist tightened, his body responding instinctively to her touch. He kissed her back, gently at first, but the heat between them quickly built. Rain could feel his pulse quickening against her, and the intensity of the moment almost swept her away.

But then, just as things were about to escalate, Alexander suddenly pulled back. He rested his forehead against hers, his breathing heavy, his voice strained with a mixture of desire and self-control.

"Rain..." he murmured, his tone almost apologetic. "We need to stop."

Rain blinked, her heart still racing as she tried to steady her breath. "Why? What’s wrong?" she asked, a bit confused by his sudden retreat.

Alexander let out a strained chuckle, though there was clear tension in his eyes. "Because I don’t want to go through another case of blue balls." He shook his head with a teasing grin but sighed. "Last time... it wasn’t easy, and I’m not putting myself through that again."

Rain’s face flushed as she remembered the last time he’d stopped himself. She bit her lip, trying not to laugh at his bluntness.

She hesitated only for a moment before speaking. "Well... what if I help you... now?" she whispered, her voice shy yet filled with unspoken suggestion.