Instinctively, her fingers grabbed the quilt's edge, her mind scrambling for ways to gently refuse Bennett.

The two of them had only been married for more than four months, and they had only made love twice. They were both young and energetic, and they were passionate at the beginning, so there seemed to be no need to refuse.

However, she felt incredibly tired, and her lower back was quite sore.

Monday was just around the corner, and she had a commitment in the afternoon.

If she didn't get a proper rest today, she wouldn't have the energy to meet her friend tomorrow.

But her refusal could potentially strain their budding relationship.

Amidst her indecision, Claudia found herself drawn into his embrace.

She instinctively raised her head and blinked at him, asking, “Bennett, have you ever come across a theory?"

Bennett, who was on the verge of saying, “get some sleep," observed her reddening ears and raised an eyebrow. "What theory?"

"You know, it's wise to stretch a dollar."

"What?" With a slight smile, he gazed at her. "Why did that cross your mind all of a sudden?"

He leaned in as he spoke, his forehead meeting hers. His Lips hovered so close that his words brushed against her mouth, almost like a caress.

A wave of warmth swept over Claudia, and her breathing deepened without reason.

She couldn't muster the courage to meet his gaze, so her eyes dropped. When she looked at his collarbone, she thought of a question.

Why didn't she bite it last night?

“Tell me," he said.

When Claudia snapped out of her thoughts, she could feel the warmth spreading across her cheeks.

“Well, just take it Literally."

How could she manage to say that?

Claudia was on the verge of tears, but his hands continued to wander on her waist.

"We have a whole future ahead, so let's not rush it."

How could he miss her point when she had made it so clear?

Gathering courage, she finished speaking, nestled into Bennett's embrace with her eyes closed, and murmured, "I'm so worn out, Bennett."

Her soft voice brought back memories of last night when she pleaded with him. Initially, he had intended to tease her, but now he genuinely desired to be intimate with her once more.