“First things first. The soundproofing in this room is terrible. You were the one who wanted to stay. If you can't sleep well, don't blame me for not informing you in advance,” Ariana grumbled.

She was about to turn off the lights when she heard a strange sound from next door.

It was a woman moaning, and the squeaking of the bed was getting louder and louder.

Ariana was stunned. Was a couple staying next door?

The sex in the next room was so intense that their gasps were crystal clear. The squeaking of the bed was so loud it seemed like it was about to fall apart.

Embarrassed, Ariana tucked her head under her blanket and felt her body heating up. She silently prayed that Theodore had fallen asleep and heard nothing from the other side of the wall.

The atmospheres in the two rooms were sharply contrasted. One was so loud and intense, while the other was deadly quiet.

There was no movement from Theodore, and Ariana thought he was asleep. She was about to breathe a sigh of relief when she heard him speaking hoarsely, "You were right. The soundproofing is indeed terrible."

Of course, it was terrible. She had already experienced something similar last night.

Only it had been a middle-aged couple living next door. They quarreled all through midnight, almost driving her mad.

She didn't expect a young couple tonight. Now, they were stuck listening to their moans.

Ariana lay sideways, hiding her chin in the blanket, pretending to be asleep.

After a while, Theodore sounded again.

"Have you fallen asleep?”

Why did he ask? She didn't say anything. Couldn't he just take it that she was asleep? Ariana shut her eyes tightly, refusing to speak or move, convincing herself she was not embarrassed.

However, the voices next door became louder and louder. The woman was moaning lustfully, and the man seemed to be whispering something obscene. The voices made her feel uncomfortable, and she felt a wave of nausea.

Ariana covered her ears to block the voices. However, something suddenly hit her side of the wall, and she bolted upright. When she turned to survey the surroundings, she met a faint smile in Theodore's eyes.

"You're still awake..." Ariana began mumbling guiltily. However, before she could finish her words, she heard a rustle and felt something climb up her neck. Instantly, she shrieked loudly.

Her shrill voice scared the man and woman who were about to climax next door.

The man became limp after being startled by Ariana's scream.