Pampered by My Secret Husband

Chapter 492: Chapter 494: Thomas Shannon, hot...

His voice was low and he said indifferently, ”Don’t get too happy too soon. Today is just the first day, and food is sufficient. During the desert crossing, there won’t be any food supply, and the food will become less and less.”

So, today’s feast is just the beginning?

Sophie Sullivan’s smile stiffened. Annoyed, she took a sip of her beer. ”I take back what I just said.”

The thought of the increasingly arduous days ahead made Sophie Sullivan’s scalp tingle.

After drinking a can of beer, Sophie Sullivan raised her hand, spreading her fingers towards the starry sky. She tilted her head, a wistful smile on her lips and her eyes misty. ”I wonder if there are any meteors to make wishes on...”

In the flickering firelight, her profile was as beautiful and unbelievably delicate as an aged painting.

Thomas Shannon squinted, a smile playing on his lips. ”What do you want to wish for?”

”Hmm...” Sophie Sullivan thought for a while. ”I hope my relatives are all well. Whether I remember them or not, I hope they can be safe and healthy.”

This was the first time Sophie Sullivan had mentioned her family in front of him.

Thomas Shannon wasn’t sure if it was the alcohol, but he attributed her unusual behavior tonight to her being drunk.

She wouldn’t even tell him her name, let alone discuss her family with him. She must be drunk... very drunk.

”Are you tired?” Thomas Shannon stroked her head. They had been tired all day, and they still had to continue their journey tomorrow. She should rest early to conserve her strength.

Sophie Sullivan held his arm and rested her head on his shoulder. ”Thomas Shannon, why have you never told me about your family?”

”Interested in my family?” Thomas Shannon scoffed. What is she up to now?

”Just curious. Why don’t you live with your family?”

Thomas Shannon gazed at the twinkling starry sky, his voice low and deep. ”Because my mother likes to live in a seaside place.”

”It sounds like a beautiful place.” Sophie Sullivan raised her head and looked at his handsome profile. ”What kind of person is your mother?”

Thomas Shannon turned his head, the corners of his lips curving up as he chuckled softly. ”So interested in my mother? Why, do you want to please your future mother-in-law?”

Sophie Sullivan was speechless. She wished she’d never asked!

Releasing his arm, Sophie Sullivan stood up and brushed the sand off herself. ”I’m tired. I’m going back to the tent to rest.”

As she turned and walked towards the tent, Thomas Shannon followed, his teasing voice coming from behind her, ”What? Did I hit the mark? Are you running away because you’re shy?”

Sophie Sullivan clenched her fists. Thomas Shannon, could you have a shred of decency?! Honestly! I was just curious, that’s all! What’s this about wanting to please my future mother-in-law? Utter nonsense! Do I need to please any mother-in-law? Wait... What mother-in-law? That’s not what I meant at all! I have no intention of getting involved with him like that, so his mother definitely wouldn’t be my mother-in-law!

Back in the tent, Sophie Sullivan lay down and quickly fell asleep. Thomas Shannon entered shortly after and zipped up the tent zipper.

He lay down beside her, his firm body pressing close, radiating an intense, scorching heat.

Sophie Sullivan shifted away uncomfortably. The next second, an arm snaked around her waist, forcefully pulling her into his embrace. His grip was unyielding, allowing no resistance, permitting not even the slightest attempt to pull away.

”Thomas Shannon, it’s hot...”

It was already hot, but with him holding her so tightly, their combined body heat instantly made it even more sweltering.

Sophie Sullivan twisted uncomfortably.