Love Trap: The Billionaire's Regret のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 161 - チャプター 170

Karl’s smile was radiant as he cupped her cheek. “And hearing you say that makes me feel like the luckiest man alive,” he murmured. “Having you need me, want me at your side…there’s no greater gift.”Their tender moment was interrupted a short while later by the practicalities of the day."Should I have the kitchen send up some breakfast for you?" Karl asked. "Or would you prefer I make something for you myself?"Lavinia considered for a moment nodding. "Yes, I think I could eat a little something now. But...no eggs, please," she added. "I don't think I can stomach them at the moment.""Of course, my darling. No eggs," Karl agreed before pressing a soft kiss to her brow and carefully extricating himself from her. "I'll be back in just a few minutes."True to his word, Karl soon returned bearing a tray laden with a simple yet appetizing spread. It was a tall glass of cold milk, a smaller glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice, a plate of buttered toast with a small bowl of strawberry jam

His small face crumpled as fat tears began to well in his eyes. “No! I wanna go with them!” he wailed.Before things could escalate further, Lavinia smoothly intervened, rising from her seat to cross the room and crouch down in front of the distraught little boy."Hey now, none of that," she chided before wiping away the errant tears streaking his flushed cheeks. "It's okay, sweetie. If you want to go home with us tonight, you're more than welcome."Tyler's eyes widened with hope even though Kelly opened her mouth to protest.But Lavinia shot her sister-in-law a reassuring look. "It's fine, really. We'd love to have him."With a resigned nod, Kelly rose to go prepare an overnight bag for her son while Lavinia focused on soothing the little boy's hurt feelings with a smile and whispered reassurances.By the time Karl wandered back into the room, Tyler was all smiles and giggles once more, clinging to Lavinia's side."Everything alright in here?" Karl asked, his brow furrowed slightly i

However, soft and large hands suddenly grabbed her peaches while she was putting on her bra.Lavinia almost screamed in fright but calmed down when she saw who it was."Oh my goodness, Karl!" She gasped. "You scared me.""I'm sorry, love." His voice was raspy.His words were barely audible above the quiet hum of the morning but his actions spoke volumes. His fingers traced patterns on her skin and his lips left a trail of warm kisses on her neck and shoulders.“I've missed you so much, love," he murmured into her skin. "Let me savor your presence for a little while."Lavinia couldn't deny that she felt a similar longing stirring within her. She tilted her head to allow him better access to her neck.She rested it against his shoulder as their lips found each other in a passionate morning kiss.Karl's attention to her peaches became more intense. One hand was exploring their softness while the other traveled lower, pressing against the curve of her buttocks with enough force to elicit a

Lavinia could only nod. “Yeah,” she rasped. “They’re with other women, Rosé. I heard Andre and…and Karl talking about it, clear as day. Telling each other to hurry up before the ‘party’ started without them…” She trailed off again.She was sickened by the mere thought of repeating some of the other lurid details she'd overheard. But she didn't need to say anymore - the implication was clear, and the reactions around the room were instantaneous."Those bastards!" Kelly exploded as she shot to her feet.Talia and Lisa weren't far behind. Their expressions had shifted from hurt to fury."I can't believe this!" Talia raged. "Robert swore up and down that he was done with that lifestyle, that I was the only one for him now! That lying sack of--""We need to catch them in the act," Rosé cut her off. "They want to cheat and lie and sneak around behind our backs? Fine. But they're going to get caught red-handed, and then they can try explaining their way out of this."The other women nodded in

Lavinia felt her stomach twist itself into an anxious knot when the realization struck her. Karl must have retreated upstairs to their bedroom, no doubt seeking the solitude and space his anger and hurt seemed to demand.She wavered in the doorway for a long moment, chewing nervously on her lower lip while weighing her options.Part of her wanted nothing more than to leave him be, to give him the time and distance he so clearly needed to process whatever emotions were raging inside him over the disastrous misunderstanding.Another, deeper part of her, however, knew that putting off a reconciliation would only breed more resentment and pain between them.No, better to bite the bullet and face the awkwardness head-on no matter how painful it might be.Drawing a fortifying breath, Lavinia finally turned on her heel and slowly headed for the stairs.By the time she reached the bedroom door, her heart was pounding a staccato rhythm against her ribcage. She could hear the muffled sounds of