Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 2287

Athena's eyes quickly flashed with a playful glint. "I just want to learn so I can protect myself. Are you going to teach me or not?"

Marlon kissed her knee gently.

"I'll teach you, first thing tomorrow."

Once inside, he let out a low groan, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.

Athena didn't say a word, clutching the sheets beneath her tightly.

Marlon thought she was just nervous and tried to reassure her.

"Don't be scared."

Athena closed her eyes and bit her lip, looking oh-so-fragile.

Marlon's movements went from tender to downright wild.

The bed frame creaked as if it might give way any moment.

They kept at it until after four in the morning, when Athena finally fell asleep from sheer exhaustion.

Marlon, feeling utterly content, heard his phone buzz. He slipped on a shirt and stepped outside to answer it.

"Grandma."

Grandma Edith's voice was stern. "I heard you took Athena with you. Where are you two now? Do you know about Maggie's incident? Was it your doing?"

Grandma Edith had planned to send Maggie abroad, but then Maggie suddenly died, which seemed way too coincidental.

Naturally, she suspected her grandson might have had a hand in it.

Marlon, still in high spirits, leaned against the doorframe with a smirk.

"Grandma, you've got the wrong guy this time. I had nothing to do with it. Maybe Maggie just crossed the wrong people and it came back to bite her."

Grandma Edith considered this. Given Maggie's personality, she'd likely made plenty of enemies.

She changed the subject back.

"Where have you taken Athena? I know you don't like acknowledging her as your sister. Is someone influencing you? Are you afraid she'll compete with you for the inheritance? Marlon, I'll make sure Athena gets her share. Treat her well."

The word "sister" was something Marlon despised acknowledging.

His smile faded a bit, but recalling the night's pleasures, it returned.

After spending a little more time outside, smoking a couple more cigarettes, he returned to the bedroom.

Athena was sleeping soundly. Marlon kissed the corner of her eye and wrapped an arm around her, falling asleep.

By morning, Athena woke, freshened up in the bathroom, and found Marlon engaged in a conversation.

Seeing her emerge, her face glowing, he couldn't help but smile.

Athena wrapped her arms around his.

"Weren't you going to teach me how to shoot?"

Marlon had thought she was just talking last night, but she was serious about learning. Conveniently, there was a private shooting range on the island.

"You really want to learn?"

"Yeah."

"Give me another kiss, and I'll teach you."

Athena rolled her eyes but stood on her toes to plant a kiss on his lips.