Part 3My Fiancé's "Bro" Tested Our Marriage Bed

I sneered and pulled my arm free from his grasp.

"What just happened really was a misunderstanding."

"It's our fault for not being careful and making a fool of ourselves in front of everyone."

"Mom, Dad, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, since it's so rare for us all to be together..."

"How about we just order some hot pot delivery and eat here? It can be a housewarming party for us."

"No!"

As soon as I said that, the three members of the Hayes family objected almost simultaneously.

Seeing my confused expression...

Liam's mother was the first to explain.

"There are no ingredients in the new house. Eating hot pot here would be poor hosting."

"Besides, it's getting late. There's no time to go grocery shopping and cook now."

"Liam's mom is right. Let's just go out to eat."

"My parents are right, Chloe. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, let's just go out to eat."

In the entire room...

Only me and the three members of the Hayes family knew.

There was a master bathroom behind a hidden door.

Did they want to use dinner as an excuse to get me and everyone else out of the apartment?

So Mia could use the opportunity to sneak out?

Keep dreaming!

I ignored the Hayes family's attempts to look calm.

I pulled my parents and relatives to sit down on the sofa.

"Oh, everyone has had a long day. Let's not make things more complicated."

"I just ordered delivery on DoorDash. It'll be here in twenty minutes."

"Does everyone want cilantro and green onions? I remember Tim doesn't eat spicy food, right?"

"Okay, I've added a note for the restaurant."

Although they looked incredibly reluctant.

The Hayes family still had to bite the bullet and sit down.

While I was in the pantry making tea for everyone.

Liam looked embarrassed as he whispered an explanation to me.

"Chloe, did you get my text? I wanted to surprise you, but I didn't expect to mess it up like this."

I pretended like nothing happened, asking him casually.

"What text? Did you just text me?"

"Sorry, I was so focused on decorating the house, I haven't had time to look at my phone."

I was about to pull out my phone when he raised his hand to stop me.

"It's good you didn't see it. The wedding is going ahead as planned. After tomorrow, you will officially be my wife."

I sneered and pushed him away.

I went back to the living room and warmly entertained my family and friends.

While waiting for the hot pot.

People were putting up wedding decals.

People were blowing up balloons.

And the task of decorating the master bedroom...

Was given to the two of us, the engaged couple.

I was just about to lift the blanket to scatter dried red dates and longans on the bed.

When Liam yanked the fitted sheet and the duvet off the bed in one swift motion, throwing them on the floor.

Seeing my confused look.

He explained with an awkward expression.

"No one has slept in it for a long time. I was afraid it was dusty."

He pulled out a brand-new set of sheets from the closet.

"You sit down and rest for a bit. I'll change them."

"Chloe, I know it's been hard on you planning the wedding all by yourself these past few years."

"Don't worry, once I get promoted in a little while, I'll request a transfer."

"Then, we can live the normal, 9-to-5, everyday life you've always wanted."

I couldn't be bothered to listen to his lies. I was just about to reach out and push open the hidden door to the bathroom.

When he grabbed me from behind, hugging me tightly around my waist.

"Wait!"