The next morning, Isobel opened her eyes. Thinking back on yesterday's wedding still felt like a dream.
She turned her head to look at the handsome boy sleeping soundly beside her and gently stroked his youthful cheek. From today, from this moment on, Albert had finally become her husband in the eyes of the law—truly hers.
Those pretty girls with ulterior motives ought to give up now.
As a woman herself, Isobel knew very well that girls generally would not compromise on certain matters. No one was willing to be someone else's secret lover, so they no longer had a chance.
Though they had never truly had a chance to begin with, men could always make mistakes. And knowing that others were constantly eyeing him still bothered her somewhat.
"Ha, good morning."
Albert opened his eyes groggily and covered a yawn with his hand.
"Morning. Time to get up."
Brushing aside her hair, Isobel propped herself up and kissed Albert lightly on the forehead.
"I'm so sleepy. Let's sleep a little longer."
Albert's eyelids still felt heavy, and he wanted to go back to sleep.
"Anyway, there's nothing important to do today."
The usual traditional ceremonies had been canceled outright since their families had all left, so on the first day of their marriage, the newlyweds began their honeymoon trip.
"Get up and eat something first. You must be hungry, right?" Isobel gave Albert a gentle push. When he did not react, she slipped her hand beneath the covers and roused the drowsy Albert.
"Honestly," Albert grumbled. "How are you even bolder than me?"
The girl wore only a thin beige nightgown. Meeting Albert's gaze, she showed no embarrassment at all. She wrapped her arms around his waist from behind and softly suggested, "If you're still sleepy, we can go