After Max left, Vonda immediately cleansed herself. She filled the bathtub with warm water and soaked herself in it. For a while, approaching midnight, Vonda enjoyed the comfort of the relaxing scent of lavender and the soft bubbles on her skin.

Ehm... Vonda felt so at ease. As she played with the bubbles on her bare body, she repeatedly let out sighs of relief. Despite some unexpected events that evening, Max's openness instantly calmed Vonda's feelings.

Well, I know I can't really marry Max. And pretending to be his girlfriend doesn't seem like a bad idea either.

Vonda's hands scooped up a handful of bubbles, blowing them into the air,...