But no matter how beautiful a face was, it would eventually age. If they never had children and spent every day just staring at each other, even that would become tiresome in time.Cecilia was clearly displeased, and it showed on her face.Adora noticed the older woman staring at her in silence, he
Adora also suspected that was the reason, but she hesitated. "Then what am I supposed to say? I already lied once last time. It didn’t sit well with me."Louis thought for a moment and offered, "Then don’t go. I’ll call her and explain."He couldn’t bear to let his wife feel pressured."No, absolut
Linda stared at him, stunned. She clearly hadn’t expected him to respond so unconventionally.Louis, seeing her reaction and sensing her reluctance, shifted his gaze away indifferently and stood up to leave the consultation room."Dr. Walker," Linda quickly followed, swallowing before continuing, "
There was a brief pause before he explained, "Well… yesterday at the hospital, I saw your friend filling out the admission form. It had your contact info."So that was how he got her number.That was clever of him."Do you need something from me?" Adora asked impatiently, pressing her fingers to her
So maybe… this method was worth trying again.Louis swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbing. His voice dropped, husky and tempting. "Adora, you’re teasing me…""Then forget it…" She’d already pushed her pride aside to make such a bold request. Since he didn’t want it, she turned over with a huff.But
Louis felt his heart soften completely. That swelling warmth inside him surged like a rising tide, intoxicating and irresistible.If a woman was always gentle, sweet, and dependent, the person being relied on might not feel anything special—perhaps even grow tired of it over time.But when a woman