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Grayson looked at Kimmy’s blushing face, then lowered his head slightly until their lips were almost touching.“No need to wait until tonight,” he whispered softly in her ear. “Even now, I can prove how strong and capable your husband really is.”Kimmy swallowed hard, her face heating up.“Gray…”Before she could continue, Grayson had already lifted her effortlessly. Kimmy gasped, her hands instinctively wrapping around his neck.“Gray! Put me down!” she cried softly, half embarrassed, half in disbelief.Grayson only smiled. “I won’t, not until you stop saying my name like that.”“You’re so stubborn.”“I always have been.”He gently laid Kimmy down on the large bed in the middle of the room. His eyes never left her face — a gaze that made it hard for Kimmy to calm the pounding in her chest.The sunlight filtering through the curtains fell softly on their faces, making the moment feel warm — and strangely comforting.Grayson leaned down, touching her cheek. “You know, every time I drea

Ten o’clock at night. Only one dim light remained on in the corner of the room. Grayson slowly opened his eyes, still lying on the bed. His gaze immediately fell on the woman beside him — Kimmy, who was fast asleep with a peaceful face. Her hair was slightly messy, covering part of her cheek. Her breathing was steady, and every soft exhale made Grayson’s chest feel warm. He simply stared at her for a long time without moving. In his heart, he wanted to wake her. There was a small urge to touch her, to kiss her, to continue what they had left unfinished earlier that afternoon. But seeing Kimmy’s face so calm and serene, that urge faded away instantly. Grayson smiled faintly. “Sleep, darling. I won’t bother you tonight,” he whispered softly. He turned toward the window. The night air slipped through the gap in the curtain, making the room slightly colder. Grayson pulled the blanket up, covering Kimmy’s body so she wouldn’t get cold. But just as he was about to close his eyes again,

Eight o’clock in the morning.Grayson was already neatly dressed in a light gray suit that made him look even more charismatic. His hair was slicked back perfectly. Kimmy, who was still sitting at the dining table, could only look at him while holding back a smile.“Why are you looking at me like that?” asked Grayson while putting on his watch.Kimmy shrugged. “Can’t I admire my husband who looks so handsome this morning?”Grayson chuckled softly, then walked closer and wrapped his arms around Kimmy’s waist from behind. “If you say things like that, I won’t feel like going to work.”“Don’t be spoiled, you’ll be late,” said Kimmy, pretending to sound firm.Grayson bent down and kissed her lips gently. “One more time, for motivation.”Kimmy laughed softly. “You’ve kissed me how many times already?”“Not enough,” Grayson quickly replied, kissing her lips again.Kimmy pushed his chest lightly, smiling shyly. “Go now, or you’ll really be late.”Grayson still managed to ruffle her hair befo

Kimmy walked slowly toward the restroom at the end of the corridor on the upper floor of the Blackwood Corporation building.Once inside, she made sure no one else was there before taking her phone out of her bag. Her hands trembled slightly. She stared at the screen for a few seconds, then finally pressed the name that always made her chest feel heavy: Roy.A voice immediately answered on the other end.“Yes, Kimmy? There’s good news, right?”Kimmy took a deep breath. “Dad... Gray has agreed.”There was silence for a few seconds, then a satisfied laugh echoed through the line.“Excellent! I knew I could count on you, Kimmy. You’ve really proven that you deserve to play that role.”Kimmy said nothing. She just listened to her father’s laughter that went on and on, making her chest tighten even more.Roy spoke again, his tone firm yet full of satisfaction.“See? Easy, isn’t it? You just needed to play with Grayson’s feelings a little. Now just keep your position, don’t let him suspect

Kimmy lowered her head. “Actually, I...”Grayson looked at her intently, waiting for her to continue. “Actually what, baby?” he asked softly.Kimmy took a deep breath, staring into Grayson’s sincere eyes. Her heart felt heavy. “I just feel... I don’t deserve you, Gray.”Grayson frowned, then let out a small laugh as if Kimmy had just made a joke. “What did you just say?”Kimmy lowered her head again. “I’m serious. You’re too perfect for me. I’m just—”Before she could finish her sentence, Grayson cupped her face and kissed her. That kiss stopped every word, every reason, every doubt that had almost escaped from Kimmy’s lips.Kimmy was startled at first, but slowly closed her eyes, allowing herself to melt into his touch. Warm, gentle, and full of certainty.When Grayson finally pulled away, he looked deeply into her eyes. “Don’t say that again,” he said quietly but firmly. “You deserve me, Lily. You’re the one I want. You deserve to be loved, and I don’t ever want to hear those words