Sofia was a beautiful woman, and Severin thought well of her because they got along very well. However, the two of them had only known each other not too long ago, and it was too awkward to sleep on the same bed with each other.
Sofia bit her lips as her heartbeat quickened. Finally, she said softly, "Aren't you tired after journeying for an entire day? We're going to continue our journey again tomorrow. Let's just make do with this and get some sleep." Having said that, Sofia was afraid that Severin might misunderstand her again, so she added, "But make sure to keep your hands to yourself when we're sleeping on the same bed."
Severin then said awkwardly, "That… umm… that doesn’t sound like a good idea. We're both adults, and I'll be ruining your Reputabn if anyone finds out that we've slept on the same bed."
Sofia was lost for words. 'Did he just refuse me even though I've taken the initiative to ask him?' Her self-esteem took a small hit.
She rolled her eyes at Severin. "Why are you so worried when I've already told you that I don't mind? I know better than anyone whether or not you've ruined my Reputabn. Besides, no one will know about it if you and I keep this to ourselves. Or are you telling me that you don't want to sleep on the same bed with me because you're tempted by my beauty?"
Severin was speechless. He could fathom her incomprehensible logic. He was simply being careful to preserve her modesty, yet she became angry because of that. He waved his hand immediately and said, "No, of course not! You're very beautiful, it's just—"
"If I'm not bothered by it, then you shouldn't either!" Sofia cut him off and snorted coldly. She took off her shoes and lay down on the bed. However, she made sure to leave a large space for Severin to stay in.
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