Semua Bab Be Mine Again, Dear Wife: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Despite how strong Harper had tried to be, a few tears had slipped from her eyes earlier. She had to force herself to breathe and not let herself get affected by Maddison's bitter words. But the shock of seeing Malakai and Maddison locked in a tight embrace rendered her temporarily unable to move. It hurt. So much so that it felt like a boulder was pressing on her chest.Malakai instantly pulled away from the other woman, holding the bouquet higher up in his arms. His pulse raced at the sight of his wife. She looked exhausted, her eyes slightly swollen. How was he supposed to explain to her that he really didn't mean to hug Maddison without sounding like an absolute fool?"I didn't see you there. We were just—" Maddison began in a timid voice, and Harper cut her off."Save it," she bluntly said and began to walk away. She hated how she couldn't simply turn off her feelings. She could claim that she hated him now. But this was the same man she'd spent years pining for, drowning

Harper stared at the man in front of her in utter disbelief. She waited for him to laugh or smile and admit he was simply teasing her. When nothing of the sort happened, she gaped at him. He was dressed in a black suit and white shirt with a black tie, an earpiece in one ear."You're serious," she breathed, and he flashed her a smile."Yes, your Highness. Your father simply wants the best, and there's no one else he can trust as much as me," Oliver told her.She frowned slightly. "But...aren't you a CEO or something? What's with you suddenly switching to defence?"He smirked at her, leaning towards her. Harper was startled by the action but she didn't move. She could see how straight his nose was, the little scar at the corner of his lower lip and how intense his green eyes were. She tried not to squirm because of their sudden proximity, clenching her fists and trying to breathe slowly."Do I have to list all of my qualifications, princess?" He asked, and she furrowed her brow

Harper couldn't believe she was doing this. After prior arrangements with the nanny to watch over the kids until her return. There she was, standing in front of Genesis Club, wearing a risky black dress. A dress she had once bought to seduce Malakai. But her timidity back then had stopped her from actually wearing it. Her youthful glow had returned, the dress clinging to every curve. Most men glanced at her twice to take in the pretty angel in a temptress's attire.She looked calm and collected. But in reality, she was freaking out, already considering returning home. So she hesitated at the entrance, fiddling with her phone."Oh, darling. You look exquisite," a familiar voice drawled, and she looked up to see a man dressed in a suit, the first four buttons of his shirt unbuttoned.He was tall and wonderfully fit, making her look like a dwarf. Just like a certain someone. But disappointment crashed over her when she saw the half mask on his face. The lights were too dim fo

The question sent a ball of knots settling low in L's stomach. His hands flexed on the steering wheel. Then, without warning, his entire body jerked.A low, pained grunt slipped from him, and his knuckles whitened against the leather. The car swerved a little out of the lane before he corrected it quickly.Harper's heart sank."Are you okay?" she asked.He didn't answer right away. His breathing had turned ragged. He held up a hand to his temple, his fingers trembling slightly.Harper leaned forward instinctively, doctor mode kicking in despite everything."L?"He took a sharp inhale, almost a hiss. Even his shoulders hunched forward as though something inside him was trying to claw its way out."I... don't feel well," he managed, his voice suddenly rougher. "Migraine. Bad one."Harper frowned. "Pull over—""No." He shook his head too quickly and winced at the movement. "I'm fine. I just... can't drive you to Marco tonight. Not like this."Sweat had begun to bead along his h

The conference room at Hemsworth General buzzed with the low hum of closing remarks. Ms. Langston from Horizon Care Partners was wrapping up her slide deck, thanking everyone for their enthusiasm about the six-month pilot. Dr. Patel nodded approvingly. Tyson leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, looking quietly pleased with the new funding and co-lead role.Harper sat three seats down from Malakai with her spine rigid, her eyes fixed on the projector screen even though the presentation had ended minutes ago.She hadn't looked at him once.He wasn't listening to a word anyone said.His focus was on her, drinking in every detail. Even the blush slowly creeping onto her cheeks.Every time she shifted in her seat, crossed her legs, uncrossed them, and exhaled through her nose like she was trying not to react, his body answered. His fingers flexed against the edge of the table, itching to reach across and touch her.Harper felt it.She refused to acknowledge it. But her body didn'