Chapter 25 The Young Aunt's Pretense
However, Kevin did not regret it this time, nor did he harbor any intention for another incredibly awkward save and reload.
Kevin was aware that the clandestine relationship with Sofia would inevitably rip through the veil of secrecy.
Sofia would have to deal with the fact that Kevin was her brother-in-law.
Besides, his bold and rash actions had caused their intimacy level to drop by 20 points to 69, a familiar status.
Yet now, Sofia was cognizant of her own feelings, and that kiss, which was her first, might have planted a seed deep within her heart!
While intimacy might be rebuilt, overcoming this particular hurdle as gracefully as before might not be possible next time.
As long as Sofia was not entirely resistant, Kevin’s chances would only increase! They lived under the same roof, after all, with plenty of opportunities for two solitary souls to be alone together!
Common wisdom says familiarity breeds fondness, and Kevin doubted that Sofia could reject him once, twice, or even thrice!
The sound of a garage door opening startled Kevin, who quickly glanced at his watch. Unbeknownst to him, it was already 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
His mother-in-law and Scarlett had returned home successively.
Kevin descended the stairs with nervous steps, peeking stealthily outside Sofia’s bedroom, his heart fraught with unease.
The sheer thrill of the moment was exhilarating. But if Sofia chose to confide their secret to her parents or Scarlett in a tumult of guilt, Kevin's world would come crashing down!
Had it not been for the ability to save and reload via the system awkwardly, the mere thought of facing Sofia and the family would have been too daunting for Kevin. Even thinking about it sent his adrenaline surging with anxiety and thrill.
Sofia’s room door was tightly closed. Kevin listened to that yielded no sound and proceeded downstairs with a heavy heart.
For Sofia’s character, Kevin was somewhat reassured.
Sofia regarded her reputation highly and was a bit timid and weak-willed. Spreading the word would not only ruin Kevin but would be tremendously shameful for herself. After all, it was she who had put herself in that position.
“Darling, what’s gotten into you today? Why are you dressed so handsomely? It looks like you’ve transformed so much. You are attractive today!”
Just as Kevin reached the bottom of the stairs, Scarlett greeted him with a surprised and admiring gaze upon noticing his new attire.
Glancing down at his outfit, Kevin recalled that it was a new piece purchased by Sofia. Indeed, Sofia’s choice was impeccable. The new clothes she picked fitted him superbly, lending him an instant air of vigor and supremeness, not to mention the recent boost of 5 points in attractiveness he'd acquired by stealing Sofia’s first kiss.
Scarlett's compliment about Kevin’s enhanced handsomeness was in no way unwarranted. Kevin had noticed that the reflection in the mirror had grown quite a bit more appealing.
“Really? Are you for real? If you like this look, I’ll make sure to purchase a few more casual outfits like this,” Kevin replied playfully, winking at Scarlett while striking a vain pose.
“Where did you get these new clothes?” Scarlett’s attention fixated on the fresh clothing. It’s a stark deviation from Kevin’s usual style.
“I bought them today. Since no one cooked in the house, I…” Kevin began feigning nonchalance. Inwardly, he was in a state of panic.
It was his first stealthy affair behind his wife’s back, and a sense of guilt haunted him. Having just wronged his wife by engaging intimately with Sofia, putting on a natural front was unexpectedly tough. Hesitation gripped him over whether he should reveal that Sofia accompanied him in buying the clothes.
“Kevin, didn’t you know I was also home? Leaving for the shopping mall without me? How could you? It’s so mean of you! I had to order takeout all alone! So annoying!”
While Kevin grappled with his reply, Sofia suddenly appeared at the stairhead, making a natural descent while seamlessly jumping into the conversation.
Kevin's heart skipped a beat, immediately grasping that Sofia was providing cover, reminding him of the narrative to stick to. Sofia's implication was unmistakably clear. She intended to keep their outing hidden from Scarlett.
“Sofia, since you were home, why didn’t you show yourself? I thought you and Natalie had gone out together,” Kevin responded, turning awkwardly to face Sofia.
Much to Kevin’s astonishment, Sofia’s intimacy level had rebounded—and even surpassed its previous state!
[Current Status: Nervous, Disguising, Lying, Fearing, Guilty]
[Intimacy Level: 91 (Intimate)] It had reached 91.
How could this be?
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