Chapter 497 Did You Bring It?

The two were very close at this moment!

They could hear each other's heavy breathing!

This made Sarah's nervousness impossible to calm down!

As an adult, she certainly understood what Ryder meant by his words!

She could also sense that Ryder was serious at this moment!

In a panic, Sarah had no choice but to make up her mind and negotiate with Ryder: "Fine, I admit it! We did something, okay? Just stop, don't push me anymore!"

Hearing this, Ryder quickly stopped his actions!

With a smile, he said, "Since that's the case, be honest and tell me what happened last night. Don't lie to me!"

Facing Ryder, Sarah could only helplessly recount the events briefly!

First of all, it was certain that they had sex last night!

And it was all triggered by Sarah!

With Ryder heading to New York and her stuck in Houston, she didn't want to let him go.

Plus, he'd been dropping hints about taking things further for a while now, and she'd always dodged it.

Deep down, she knew she'd been holding out on him.

They were married, after all—it wasn't like it was wrong or anything.

And with it being Ryder's birthday, she couldn't think of a better gift to give him.

In the end, she had no choice but to brace herself and give herself completely to Ryder!

It was indeed the most suitable and precious gift!

But Sarah was still a girl with no sexual experience!

It was impossible for her to take the initiative!

In the end, Sarah caved and bought some "helpers."

She figured it'd get Ryder to take the lead, and she could just go with the flow.

But she didn't account for overdoing it—way overdoing it.

Things got wild, and Ryder blacked out completely!

Meanwhile, she was left wrecked, barely able to move without wincing!

Every little shift now sent a jolt of pain through her!

After hearing Sarah's story, Ryder's face went blank, his eye twitching.

He couldn't believe how messed up the truth was.

Their first time together—his and hers—was supposed to be special, not this chaotic!

It was so absurd!

So awkward!

Ryder looked at Sarah, who was helpless, and didn't know what to say!

After all, in Ryder's heart, he had always hoped that the day he fully had Sarah would be a precious memory!

Now, he remembered nothing!

Sarah pouted and said very embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out that way!"

"Actually, there's nothing to be sorry about!" Ryder suddenly thought of something, and a harmless smile appeared on his face!

"What do you mean?" Sarah looked confused.

Ryder rubbed his chin and said, "Didn't I ask you to help me take a bath a few days ago? I just need to take a bath now, so could you help me?"

"What?" Sarah's face turned red!

Ryder tilted Sarah's chin up, his voice low and teasing. "What? If you're not into it, no big deal. I'm not gonna push. I mean, I'm basically a nobody around here anyway."

Sarah totally bought it.

"Fine, fine! I'll scrub your back, okay?" she said, her face flushed, her heart racing. Even though her head was still spinning, she knew exactly what Ryder was hinting at.

Ryder's face lit up with a triumphant grin as he heard this!

Then he got up and started tidying up the bed sheets!

Sarah was a bit puzzled: "What are you doing?"

Ryder chuckled, "Proof of our first time together. Gotta keep it, so you can't weasel out of it later."

Seeing Ryder's excited look, Sarah felt a bit speechless!

But on the other hand, she was very satisfied with Ryder's attitude!

After all, the happier he was, the more he loved her!

"I hope to never be separated from you in this life." Sarah prayed in her heart.

Meanwhile, over at the Johnson family, they were throwing a fancy dinner party!

At the head of the main table sat Anthony, with Laura right beside him on his left—freshly brought back from the sticks!

Laura had been a total mess ever since she laid eyes on Anthony again!

Tears kept streaming down her old eyes!

"I thought I would never see you again in this life! You've suffered all these years!" Laura wiped her tears and sighed.

Anthony gave her shoulder a reassuring pat. "Honestly, you're the one who's really suffered. If it wasn't for Heather sticking her nose where it didn't belong, you wouldn't have ended up like this. So, it's all on me. And the rest of the Johnsons didn't step up either, letting someone like you fend for yourself out there!"

After saying that, Anthony sighed heavily!

Everyone else at the table stayed dead silent, not daring to make a peep.

Ever since Anthony came back to the Johnson family, it had been one purge after another.

All of Heather's relatives got the boot from the company, and plenty were caught up in shady stuff like embezzlement—landing them in handcuffs.

No one got off easy.

And now, Anthony had full control of everything—the Johnson family's assets, business deals, shares, you name it.

At this moment, his absolute control over the Johnson family was even more solid than Heather's peak!

Laura wiped her tears and smiled. "Anthony! There's no need to blame these youngsters! Actually, I've had a good life in the countryside all these years! No fighting, no competition, and I have Rex, such a good grandson. This life is worth it!"

Anthony glanced at Laura's side, where Rex was busy eating.

He pondered for a few seconds, then smiled faintly. "Yes! Rex is a good kid, no wonder he's been able to keep up with Ryder."

Laura nodded, beaming with pride. "Exactly! If Rex can learn from Ryder, I can die in peace."

"Die in peace." Anthony murmured and then stopped talking, letting everyone continue eating!

After the meal, the younger Johnson family members trickled out, leaving only Anthony, Laura, and Rex.

Anthony shot Laura a look, and she immediately turned to Rex, saying, "Rex, stand guard at the door. I need to talk to Anthony."

Rex nodded and took his post.

Once sure they were alone, Anthony leaned in and whispered, "Did you bring it?"

Laura nodded, pulling a small cloth-wrapped package from her bosom.

She carefully unwrapped it, revealing a square ebony box that radiated a cool, eerie aura.

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