Within moments, both of them were breathless. Seth Quinn pulled away from her lips slightly, his voice unusually deep and hoarse.

"Clara, let’s... why don’t we go public early?"

Clara Grant was still lost in the thrill of his kiss and didn’t quite understand what he meant. She opened her eyes slightly and asked softly, "What?"

Seth Quinn’s lips were still pressed lightly against hers. He murmured between breaths, "I said, let’s announce that we’re married. Let’s do it early."

Since Autumn Shelby said she wouldn’t give up as long as he wasn’t married, they might as well go public. That would put an end to her pestering once and for all.

Clara Grant’s mind finally started to clear. Previously, she hadn’t wanted to go public because she thought she was still in love with Miles Quinn; she hadn’t been ready to let go.

’But now that her feelings are clear, they might as well go public.’

It would also stop certain people from relentlessly bothering them.

Clara Grant bit her lip and glanced away shyly, avoiding his eyes, but she nodded.

Seeing her nod, Seth Quinn’s heart leaped with joy. "Really? You really agree to go public?"

"Mhm," Clara Grant finally hummed in agreement, but then a thought occurred to her. She looked back at him. "But... I think we should first announce that we’re together and planning to get married. We can reveal that we’re actually married a little later. After all, announcing that we’re already married right from the start is a bit too sudden."

’Besides, I’ve been denying my relationship with Seth Quinn this whole time. If we suddenly announce we’ve been married for a while, it’ll look like I’ve been lying to everyone.’

’How humiliating would it be to have my lie exposed?’

’Most importantly, I’m afraid Holly Summers will be angry at me for hiding it from her.’

Seth Quinn knew exactly what she was worried about. He chuckled softly and said, "Alright, we’ll announce that we’re together and getting married soon."

’Her agreeing to go public is good enough. As for the details of how we do it, I have no objections.’

A sultry look entered Clara Grant’s eyes. Her hands, which were wrapped around his neck, shifted slightly in a silent invitation.

Seth Quinn’s heart skipped a beat. A surge of heat rushed through him, and a certain part of his body reacted strongly.

He lowered his head and kissed her lips again. After a moment, his lips trailed downward, finally landing on her delicate earlobe, which he gently took between them.

A faint tremor ran through Clara Grant at his touch, and she couldn’t help but let out a soft moan.

Seth Quinn could feel her passion stirring. He whispered in her ear, "Since we’ve decided to go public... does that mean I can... exercise my rights as a husband now?"

’Since she’s already agreed to go public, it’s not unreasonable for this to happen a little early, right?’

’Besides, I’ve been patient for so long. It’s about time I got a little compensation.’

So, Seth Quinn was sure she wouldn’t refuse.

But just as he decided to take things further, Clara Grant suddenly stopped him.

Seth Quinn froze and turned to look at her.

Their eyes met, and they could both clearly see the passion in the other’s gaze.

"What’s wrong?" Seth Quinn couldn’t help but ask.

"We can’t!" Clara Grant’s voice was still unsteady, but her tone was firm.

Seth Quinn sounded deflated. "Why not?"

"I... I, I got my period." Clara Grant felt extremely awkward, having to mention such a private matter in front of a man for the first time.

Seth Quinn froze for a second before he understood. A wave of disappointment washed over him.

’All I want is to do what’s perfectly natural with my own wife. Why is it so hard?’

Seeing the obvious disappointment on his face, Clara Grant couldn’t help but let out a small laugh.

Seth Quinn, feeling the uncomfortable ache of his arousal, was annoyed to see her laughing so carefreely. He snorted. "You still have the nerve to laugh! Even if I can’t properly touch you, I’m not letting you off easy!"

With that, he kissed her again, pressing her down onto the sofa in the same motion.