"A new ward (Mei Lin series)" part 59 (Patreon)

Kyle leaned back, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips. "You know, Jana, after a day like today, I think I've earned myself the luxury of a short shower. I'm probably a bit too much 'man of the people' right now, if you catch my drift."

Jana raised an eyebrow, her plumped lips curving into a smile. "Too much 'man of the people'? Is that your way of saying you're sweaty and need a shower?"

"Exactly!" Kyle exclaimed with a laugh. "You're quick. A shower is the least I can do to spare you from the 'rugged aftermath' of my day." His tone was lighthearted, playfully self-deprecating.

"Well, I can't argue with that logic," Jana replied, her laughter mingling with his. "Go ahead. I'll be here, guarding your champagne."

As Kyle headed to the bathroom, she took another sip of champagne, now feeling a bit more relaxed amidst the playful banter.

However, as the reality of the situation started to sink in, her laughter faded, replaced by a contemplative silence. She was sitting in a hotel room with a man who was practically a stranger, her husband's image looming in her mind. The internal battle between enjoying the moment and the guilt of potential betrayal began to surface.

Jana’s thoughts swirled around the implications of her actions, questioning whether she was stepping too far out of the bounds of her marriage, or if she was simply reclaiming a part of herself that had been suppressed for too long.

As she grappled with these thoughts, the sound of the shower seemed to echo her internal turmoil. The night had started as an adventure, a break from her usual routine, but now it was evolving into a pivotal moment of self-reflection and decision-making...