Chapter 462: The Moonlit Ocean
The exhausted little Calliope ate dinner with her eyes half-opened. She kept dozing off when Calix carried her upstairs to her bedroom.
"Seashells... sandcastle... Poppy’s ah..."
Calix and Leslie exchanged an amused look upon listening to Calliope’s sleeptalk. The dashing rocket from this afternoon was no more, replaced by a deflated balloon.
Well, their little one would have boundless energy for tomorrow’s adventure. That was for sure.
After tucking Calliope in bed, Calix and Leslie went to the room next door. They headed to the balcony, intending to enjoy the cool night breeze and the melody of the waves.
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The moonlit ocean appeared so magical under the starry night sky. The rhythmic echoes of the waves kissing the shore drifted in the air, conjuring an intimate and peaceful ambiance.
"Want me to massage your legs now? Or, before bed?" asked Calix as he supported Leslie to sit on the bench adorned with plush cushions, "You walked a lot today, sweetheart."
"Oh, I’d love to get a massage now," Leslie chuckled, acknowledging her legs felt more strained than usual, "Thank you, honey."
The frequency of Calix giving Leslie a massage increased once she started walking more by relying on the cane. He usually did it before they slept every night, forming a new routine in their lives.
Crouching opposite Leslie, Calix carefully slipped the hem of her skirt up to her thighs before holding her right foot with his right hand. His left thumb lingered a moment longer on her soft skin before he placed his palm under her calf.
"I’ll start now."