CHAPTER 22

The swift passage of time made Lily's graduation day arrive quickly. She woke up early that day. Before getting up, she gazed at Mykel's handsome face sleeping beside her. His hands were on Lily's belly, making it difficult for her to rise without waking him. After ten minutes, Lily decided to get up. She slowly removed Mykel's hands from her belly, but as she was about to succeed, he pulled her close and hugged her tightly.

"You can't escape me," he said. His breath tickled her neck.

"I'm not. It's my graduation day. I need to prepare," Lily explained. Without saying anything, Mykel kissed her neck, causing her to close her eyes in delight.

"Give me some energy for the event," Mykel said between his kisses.

Lily was surprised by her husband's statement, and she asked, "Are you coming?"

"Of course. All for my wife," Mykel said, pausing the kisses and hugging her even tighter.

"How about your work?" Lily asked, expressing doubt.

"It can wait. It's my wife's biggest day," Mykel said, ch