"Don't tease me," Barbara furrowed her eyebrows, pretending to be annoyed.

"I didn’t tease you, but I trained you not to be embarrassed. We have to be ready when the twins find out about our relationship. So," Philip approached. His breath now tickled Barbara's cheek. "Should I ask Nora not to come?"

As Barbara's heart pounded harder, her hand gripped the blanket tighter. "I-if you promise to close your eyes, I don't mind. But you have to remember. We are not husband and wife yet. My brother ...