Chapter 6 Perfect Figure

"Is it painful?" Henrik asked, lifting his hand and delicately brushing Noreen's cheek with his fingertips.

"No."

Henrik's eyes were dark, with intricate sentiments stirring within that eluded Noreen's comprehension.

Noreen's response was a barely perceptible flutter of her eyelashes as she cast her gaze downward. She couldn't fathom why his countenance was so intricate as though he had experienced a lot.

"I'll prepare dinner. But first, let me take a shower. Would you mind fetching me some clothes?" Henrik said, unbuttoning his clothes.

Noreen stole a glimpse at his hands, instantly flushing at the recollection of how they had explored every inch of her form.

She didn't understand what prompted her sudden recollection of this memory.

She bolted out of the bathroom as swiftly as possible, leaving Henrik perplexed as he gazed after her.

She hurried to the closet to grab him some clothes.

The apartment consisted of two bedrooms and a living room, with one of the bedrooms having been converted into a walk-in closet.

As she opened the wardrobe to search for his garments, she noticed Henrik didn't have many, and the brand was indiscernible. They appeared to be of modest quality.

It crossed her mind that she should take him to the shopping mall and purchase some clothing for him when they had a chance.

"Here you go," Noreen announced, opening the bathroom door with his attire in hand, only to discover that Henrik had already taken off his clothes.

His form exuded a quiet strength, with taut sinews rippling beneath his skin like a coiled spring ready to be released.

Although she had seen him unclothed before, a sudden shyness overtook her, and she hurriedly averted her gaze, lowering her head.

"Thank you." Henrik drew closer, taking the clothes from her and regarding her with his deep-set eyes.

As her eyes flickered to his abdomen, her mind flashed with memories of their intimate moments. Instantly, Noreen felt a heat rise to her cheeks and swallowed hard, then quickly shut her eyes and pivoted away from him, making a hasty exit.

As she gingerly touched her flushed cheeks, she wondered when she had become so consumed by desire.

After showering and changing into fresh attire, Henrik donned an apron and made his way to the kitchen to prepare their meal.

Once he had finished preparing dinner, they sat opposite each other at the table, silently consuming their meal.

"Here, try some of the fish," Henrik offered, placing a crispy piece of fried fish onto her plate.

"Thank you. By the way, have you thought about when you might take a holiday?" Noreen replied, taking a bite of the fish.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" Henrik asked, flashing her a smile as he held her gaze.

Noreen's eyes wandered over his striking features as she pursed her lips and averted her gaze shyly. "No. I just want to get you some new clothes. You don't have much to choose from."

Henrik pondered for a moment before responding, "What do you say we make it next Wednesday? That should give your wound enough time to heal."

Noreen nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "Great."

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The days flew by and it was already the day Noreen and Henrik had agreed to go shopping for clothes.

Noreen's face had fully recovered from the wound, leaving no trace of the injury.

"Well, let's go."

Noreen applied a touch of makeup and emerged from the bedroom, ready to embark on their shopping excursion.

Henrik's eyes brightened as he watched her approach, seated on the sofa.

The soft curves of her body were accentuated by the soft fabric of the dress. The way her hair cascaded down her back in waves made him want to run his fingers through it.

He stood up and walked to her side, feeling the softness of her delicate hand in his.

As his fingers interlocked with hers, Noreen felt a rush of heat surge through her body, causing her to break out in a light sweat.

She tried to break free, but he didn't let go.

As they walked out of the apartment hand in hand, their pace matched perfectly.

In the shopping mall, Noreen chose several outfits for him. With his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs, he could make even the most mundane clothes look extraordinary.

Before long, they ended up leaving the store with several shopping bags, feeling satisfied with their purchases.

As they passed by the jewelry counter, the dazzling diamond ring in the display case caught Noreen's eye.

Jewelry possessed a universal allure that captivated women, and Noreen was no different.

She had entertained the idea of buying a beautiful diamond ring for her wedding in her dreams.

But reality was far from her dreams.

Her eyes flickered with sadness as she looked away from the glittering diamond ring.

She had no idea that Henrik had caught the sadness in her eyes. He stopped abruptly, causing her to bump into his arm.

Noreen stumbled back, her nose turning red and her eyes filling with tears.

As he touched her nose, Henrik asked, "Is this diamond ring catching your eye?"

"Yes, but it's too costly. Let's leave."

Despite having the financial means to purchase the diamond ring, she felt it would be unwise to spend money so frivolously without a stable source of income.

"Noreen, fancy running into you here! Are you here for a diamond ring?"

As soon as Melany spotted Noreen, she couldn't help but exclaim in a faux-surprised tone. She had a smug expression on her face as she clung to her best friend's arm.