As the score stood tied, the impending serve held the fate of the game in its trajectory.


    Yet, Lucinda hesitated before delivering the service.


    Her intuition hinted at Nathan’s superior water volleyball prowess, raising doubts about the authenticity of the three points she had recently earned.


    Despite her heavy panting, she steadfastly addressed Nathan, saying, “This final ball demands your full effort.


    I seek victory through fairpetition.


    Should I fall short due to my limitations, I’ll ept defeat graciously.


    ”


    Nathan offered a gentle smile in response.


    “Very well, I’ll abide by your wishes.


    ”


    With his assurance, Lucinda propelled the volleyball upward, generating a swift parabolic trajectory hurtling toward Nathan and Hilliard.


    Nathan observed the small spherical volleyball flying toward him and made the conscious decision to subtly allow Lucinda to im victory.


    Lucinda’s unwaveringpetitive drive touched him deeply.


    Despite her evident fatigue, she remained resolute in her desire topete.


    He simply couldn’t bear to witness her distress.


    After all, she was his cherished, delicate wife who deserved to be indulged.


    In the grand scheme of things, punishment or any consequences held little significancepared to Lucinda’s happiness.


    Nathan’s subtle leniency and Hilliard’s inexperience in water volleyball allowed Lucinda to firmly clinch the final point.


    During the spontaneous seven-round water volleyball match, Lucinda’s team emerged as narrow victors with a score of 4 to 3.


    Nathan’s dark eyes brimmed with affection as a faint smile formed on his lips.


    “Honey, you are indeed very formidable.


    I lose, and I ept the punishment.


    ”


    Hilliard joined in, “A bet’s a bet.


    Jennifer and Lucinda, what do you want to do with us?”


    Jennifer turned to Lucinda for suggestions on the punishment, only to find her gazing at Nathan, her look distant yet profound.


    Thest four points won by their team made it clear that Nathan had let them win, a stark contrast to the first three points where they were clearly outmatched.


    Lucinda dove underwater, swam under the marking the boundary, and approached Nathan while holding her breath.


    Nathan watched from afar as Lucinda moved toward him like a mermaid, her grace and elegancepletely captivating him.


    While mesmerized by her perfect form, Nathan felt Lucinda grasp his ankle.


    She pulled him directly underwater using some clever maneuvers.


    The ssh that followed quickly subsided.


    Nathan did not resist, instead, he opened his eyes underwater and looked nkly at Lucinda as she swiftly approached him.


    She wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist, pinned him to the pool’s bottom, and their lips met in a ki*s that was unlike their usual light pecks.


    Her teeth gently nibbled at his lips, a yful reprimand for his intentional leniency.


    The slight pain made Nathan’s handsome brows furrow briefly before rxing once more.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    He gripped Lucinda’s slender waist tightly, thoroughly enjoying the intense ki*s underwater.


    Lucinda’s bold move left both Hilliard and Jennifer staring in shock.


    The two of them exchanged nces before observing the affectionate couple underwater.


    They both agreed that the numerous tender gestures between Nathan and Lucinda were indeed sweet.