Chapter 174
Choosing how to dress was a personal freedom of expression, shared by everyone regardless of gender. Yet, it was also true that women lived under a constant threat when exposing certain parts of their bodies, whether by accident or design
A law professor at my university once claimed that a man needed only 40 seconds to become sexually aroused. It was probably as Soren had said–some men could become animals in the blink of an eye.
“Thank you for your hard work today, Taylor,” Soren said.
“N–No, it’s nothing–I mean, my pleasure,” I stammered, still blushing. “I’ll send the suits your way after making the necessary alterations.”
“Looking forward to it.”
I wanted to see him off, but he insisted I stay in my workshop because of my… blouse.
After closing the door behind him, I grabbed my head and howled.
I looked down at my cleavage, confirming that it was indeed as exposed as his reaction suggested. I howled even louder.
Once I calmed down, though, a very different set of thoughts began to take over.
What did he think? Did he understand what I meant?
We’d had that conversation about why I couldn’t be a career model. Then Soleil had asked what he thought about my figure. He hadn’t answered back then.
But now, well! Was he satisfied to have caught more than a glimpse? It was too bad I was wearing the most old- fashioned bra imaginable. I should’ve worn some lacey lingerie.
Hold on! What was I thinking?
Did I secretly wish I had worn something a little sexier to turn Soren into some kind of beast?!
Nooo!
I laid my head on the table. I couldn’t accept this… seductress side of me!
Wait! I remembered how long he’d taken to change into his second suit. Could it be that he had been hiding in there, waiting for… Little Soren to calm down?
Was that why he had been so avoidant and aloof when I inspected the second suit? Had he been trying to avoid looking at my cleavage and becoming hard again?!
Ahhh!
I touched my burning cheeks, though the emotions this thought stirred were complicated.
I felt happy, nervous, embarrassed, and strangely proud all at once.
The next day, Soleil came by to try on her bespoke dress. She was pleased, but I still had a few alterations to make.
I worked overtime and managed to finish it before Tuesday,
Why Tuesday? Because that was the day Edward and I had to go sign the papers.
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I wanted to finish my most important work before this appointment to avoid letting my mood be affected by it
To my surprise, Edward showed up at the City Clerk on
The scars on his face reminded me of the harassment he’d subjected me to that night, so I made sure to keep a good distance between us.
Edward looked dismal and said quietly, “I’m sorry for what did that night, Tay. I drank too much.”
“Let’s go inside. It’s time,” I replied.
I hugged my bag and the annulment forms tucked inside It. I really hoped he’d finally let go this time.
We passed the papers to the clerk, who asked a few questions.
I answered quickly, but when it was Edward’s turn, he seemed sluggish, unresponsive, even staring into space,
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