When Louis arrived at the club, everyone looked over in surprise. Seeing he’d come alone, the teasing started right away. “Where’s your wife? You’re out here partying on your own and left her at home?”“No way, call her up. Tell her to join us.”Louis smiled faintly. “I’d love to, but she’s busy.”
After ending the call, Adora returned to her seat and dove back into her studies.Louis, meanwhile, was about to head out of the department.But just as he stepped into the hallway, he ran into Linda.Because of the breakfast incident that morning, he had avoided her all day.He didn’t even glance a
Louis didn’t bother sugarcoating it. “Don’t waste money like that again. You work hard for your income too.”Linda froze, caught off guard, her expression stiffening with embarrassment.Several nurses and staff nearby sensed the tension from his tone and quickly made themselves scarce, not wanting
Mainard’s expression turned serious. “Louis, is it true you really can’t have children? Or are you just taking the fall to protect Adora?”Louis didn’t answer, but Mainard knew his brother well enough—he had his answer.“Alright,” Mainard said, patting his shoulder. “Seeing how much you’re willing
Someone like him clearly never wasted energy on pointless internal battles. Every bit of time and effort went toward things that actually mattered.Adora found herself admiring him all over again—another lesson learned.When they reached the campus, Louis glanced back at her and, out of habit, reac
So that was why he rushed into marriage.Adora suddenly understood—it all made sense now.Otherwise, with his status as the prestigious third heir of the Walker family, why would he stay single all these years, only to suddenly set his sights on a fallen heiress who’d been kidnapped for three years,