Adora already felt guilty enough about lying to the elders.She didn’t expect a child to question it too.She hesitated, unsure how to respond.Sherry quickly stepped in. “Finish your dinner. Grown-up matters aren’t for kids to worry about.”But Jace wasn’t so easily brushed off. He stared at the t
Jace furrowed his little brows. “Jacob Lee likes her too. He gave her a chicken wing at lunch. She’s about to be stolen away!”“Huh?” Adora didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Then why didn’t you give her one of yours?”“We only get two each! I didn’t even have enough for myself!”Adora burst out
Besides, Nathan truly did a lot for them last night. That kind of favor deserved a proper thank-you in person, so Laura ought to know the details.Of course, Adora had her own small ulterior motive.Even though Louis said she was playing matchmaker and that Laura wasn’t Nathan’s type, she couldn’t h
Adora listened, her heart pounding in fear.“Looking back now, the one who helped you to the restroom must’ve been Ruby. She and Shane were at Cloud Garden Club last night too.”Laura frowned. “Maybe… but my head was spinning so badly, I couldn’t tell what was happening at all.”Adora let out a long
The two of them had adjusted well after marriage. Adora might be proud by nature, but she was also aware of how much she owed Louis and never tried to have it both ways.If taking the initiative every now and then could put him in a great mood, she was willing to play along.Men—sometimes it was be
Adora’s cheeks flushed instantly as she realized what he meant.Because of her adenomyosis, she had to be especially careful about hygiene during intimacy. Even a trace of bacteria or a minor infection could trigger inflammation and worsen her condition.Louis, being a doctor, understood that well.