Chapter 14 Captain Nolan Has Mania

• Ashlyn was half asleep when she suddenly felt her body burning. Even her breath was heated.
• She shifted uncomfortably and opened her eyes. At once, she met the man’s dark gaze.
• Ashlyn propped herself up and touched her forehead. “What time is it?”
• “Four in the morning.”
• “Why aren’t you asleep?” She stared at Lucas curiously.
• “Since you’re awake, take the meds.” He got off the bed and got her a glass of water. He then removed the packaging of the pills and gave them to her.
• “Meds?” Ashlyn gazed at the pills resting on her palm blankly.
• She wasn’t used to taking meds when she was sick.
• Lucas furrowed his brows. “Didn’t you realize you have a fever? I shouldn’t have brought you here. You must’ve caught a fever because of me.”
• “No wonder my body is aching so badly.” Ashlyn didn’t like taking medicine, but since Lucas was staring at her, she had no choice but to swallow the pills.
• After taking the pills, she snuggled into his embrace. Her voice was weak as she thanked him, “Thank you, honey.”
• Lucas must’ve summoned the doctor as he realized I had a fever.
• Well, for the past four years, he did his duty as a husband.
• The thing is, we don’t love each other.
• Lucas wrapped his arm around her waist upon hearing the affection in her voice. “Seducing me again?”
• Ashlyn giggled coyly. “I feel much more refreshed after sleeping. I also feel more energetic now.”
• “You’re naughty even when you’re sick,” the man chided and patted her head.
• “You don’t want it?” Ashlyn shot a seductive look at Lucas. She glanced around the room which was obviously decorated romantically like a honeymoon suite. “Let’s not waste the room’s decoration.”
• Lucas couldn’t resist her advances. At once, unveiled desire flashed in his eyes. “You asked for it.”
• Ashlyn only woke up when the afternoon rolled around the next day.
• When she opened her eyes, Lucas handed her a beautifully wrapped box. “Put this on later.”
• “I brought clothes with me.” Ashlyn blinked in surprise at the man’s sudden concern. He even prepared thick clothing for me? she wondered.
• “It’s raining out there,” the man replied, rather overbearingly.
• Ashlyn said nothing after that. As a dutiful wife, she had to go along with her husband’s arrangements.
• She opened the box to reveal a trench coat from Ctene’s latest collection.
• There was also a pair of trousers in the box.
• After washing up, she changed into her new clothes.
• She came to the window and stared at the drizzle raining on the city. “What a pity we can’t go sightseeing.”
• “Your fever has just subsided. We can go shopping at the nearby mall. No other sightseeing activities allowed,” Lucas scrolled through his phone and replied coolly.
• Ashlyn opened the window and stretched her hand out to touch the drizzling rain. It felt cool to her touch. “Honey, look. Even the gods know we’re getting a divorce. The only vacation we have can’t even be perfect.”
• Some things were meant to be regrettable.
• For the first time, Lucas snapped at Ashlyn irritably, “Can you stop mentioning the divorce?”
• Ashlyn closed the window and turned around, stunned. “You were the one who wanted a divorce.”
• “I’ll sign the papers when we return.” Lucas retorted and strode into the bathroom.
• Ashlyn couldn’t help but roll her eyes behind him. What was that? Did he change his mind? she thought in exasperation.
• Meanwhile, Lucas lit a cigarette and took a huge puff of it. He let out a swirl of smoke as if he were releasing his oppressed emotions with it.