Chapter: 1759

Scarlette froze, her hand mid-wipe, her face a mask of shock and embarrassment.

Kenji glanced at a specific spot on her, his lips curling into a teasing grin. “What are you wiping?" he asked, his voice laced with mock curiosity.

Scarlette blushed, her legs instinctively clamping together. She was torn between pulling her pants on or tossing the tissue first. “why didn't you knock?" she managed, her voice a bit shaky.

Kenji shrugged. “This is my house.”

“Even in your house, you should be polite."