"Why are you looking at me like that? Do you really see yourself as a child, needing me to coax you? If you keep this up, I'll let Nina sleep with me tomorrow night."
Julian: "..."
Alright, he realized this was his place in the household.
He looked at Scarlett and said, "Then give me a kiss."
Scarlett ignored him, "Nina is still here."
If the child sees and later repeats things innocently in front of others, Scarlett would be exasperated.
Julian said, "You have to make it up to me! You already made me sleep on the floor, and now you're ignoring me."
"..."
Scarlett had no choice but to take advantage of a moment when Nina wasn't paying attention, tugging on his tie to pull him down a bit, then giving him a quick peck on the cheek.
The warm lips barely brushed his cheek before pulling away, "Go take a shower."
Julian then took his pajamas and walked out.
Scarlett entered the bathroom, filled the tub, then called Nina in.
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