hapter 57

Ave appeared taken aback by myes carding haver's wurde sur managed to force a washers face, an odd mix of emoons wething up, making a goglar ferling

Reese reached out and embraced Ave, wordlessly offering condor and stengt).

Returned to her ville at Hillerest One Restric

Reese took a shower and donned her pajamas. After dressing, she heard the sound of the tire opening

from outside.

She sighed softly as she pondered the right even at the bar and glanced at the salinesting in bed. Gathering her resolve, she picked up the hem and made her way unde

Just as Lukas hung his coat, he spotted Reese approaching dutchung small and live in

His brow furrowed. "You're not adeep yer

Reese nodded and extended the box to him, saying, want to thank you for sening meer augin for you.

Lukas saw the box and heard a familiar voice echoing in his mind. "Are you falling for that wa

His expression darkened, his tone tinged with annoyance. "As I said, any man would have seed you. especially when we're legally married."

the gift was given, there

married, it doesn't mean you were obligated to save me. I prefer to be clear and not owe anyone

darting through his mind. Did Reese

cufflink was a more intimate present, and wearing something she gave him might lead

during their playful moments, he realized that legal ties were one thing, but emotions were another. Lukas didn't want to entangle himself in

handsome face darkened further as he spoke, "Reese, there's no need for the cufflink. I don't lack such things. As long as you don't harbor inappropriate intentions, I won't

Chapter 57

me, I

face shifted, a surge of

kind of person who wouldn't back down, even in the face of trivial

likely resulted from his challenged pride, and its impact on him had been

he feared her developing feelings becomi entwined with him, and

always garnered admiration at school.

strong-willed nature

emotion. "Mr Strakovski, please be assured that I would never stoop so low as to cling to a man. That's the last thing I would do in

arched an eyebrow. That's good. I hope you're not just saying that out of anger and

the impulse to lash out. Losing her temper over

beneath her.

don't overestimate yourself. Are you so

caught Lukas off guard, seemingly

with utmost confidence, "Rest assured, that's absolutely

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