Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 2289

Marlon scooped her up effortlessly, carrying her straight back to their bedroom.

Sometimes, you just have to try it to know.

People stationed outside the house had grown accustomed to the sounds echoing out over the past few days. It was almost routine now.

No one could have imagined that someone like Marlon, the boss, could be so captivated by a woman, and such a complicated situation at that. After all, that woman was his stepsister, Athena.

But no one dared to speak up. Everyone kept their silence, just like they had for the past month or so.

Athena had been put through the paces again, and Marlon seemed even more exhilarated this time, as if he wanted to consume her whole.

Athena was a willing participant, leaving trails of nail marks down his back.

In the heat of the moment, Marlon kissed her fiercely.

"You said it yourself, marriage. If you dare deceive me, I swear I'll end you."

Athena's lips were swollen from the kiss, and she scoffed.

"I'm more worried you’re the one deceiving me. I always feel like you're hiding something."

Marlon's mind was a whirlwind of emotions, wondering how he ended up so entangled with Athena. It was such a mess.

But no matter, he would sort it all out.

"I like you too much to deceive you. Be good, and when we get back, I'll personally pick out your wedding dress."

"That's more like it."

With that, Athena succumbed to sleep.

Marlon reached up, gently smoothing her hair, his eyes a mix of complexity and tenderness.

After two more days of being wrapped up in each other, the sun finally made an appearance.

Marlon had initially planned to have a fisherman take them out to sea, but Athena had a different idea. "Isn't this boat on autopilot? We’re just staying close by, right? Let’s just go, just the two of us."

Marlon was about to refuse when she tiptoed up to whisper in his ear, "Don't you want to try some fun on the deck?"

Marlon chuckled, wrapping an arm around her waist.

"Athena, you've gotten mischievous."

"Well, it's your influence."

She pouted and then hopped onto the boat.

Marlon was intrigued by the idea of trying it on the deck, so he whisked Athena away to sea.

The small yacht had an autopilot feature, and he watched Athena stand at the bow. He quickly grabbed a hat from nearby, placing it on her head.

"The sun's strong, don't want you getting sunburned."

Athena leaned back into him. "Marlon, how’s your aim? Think you could hit a bird in the sky?"

Marlon chuckled, pinching her nose.

The yacht had provisions for food, and as evening rolled in, the sun began to set, leaving them both in awe of the beauty.

Athena watched the sun dip towards the ocean, the sky ablaze with colors, momentarily lost for words.

Marlon suddenly pulled her close, passionately kissing her. "Remember this day, Athena."

Athena didn't say anything, her gaze following the seagulls flying across the sky.

"Marlon, what about your shooting skills?"

Marlon chuckled, "You still remember that?"

"I want to see it. You asked me to remember this day, and I want you to remember it too. Us together, fishing on the sea, witnessing such a beautiful sunset. It makes everything worth it."

Seeing her so earnest, Marlon couldn’t refuse.

He pulled out his handgun, firing a few shots into the sky, and soon something fell into the ocean.

Athena gasped, "That’s amazing!"

Seeing her excitement, Marlon's lips curved into a smile. "Want to give it a try?"

"Can I? But you can't laugh at me!"

She took the gun, striking a pose as if aiming.

Marlon found it amusing, crossing his arms to see how her practice would pay off.