A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Noticing Reese's agitation and frustration, Lukas realized that his earlier

questioning might have come off as interrogation. Quickly, he moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around her, securing her around the waist.

Reese struggled angrily for a moment, then huffed and turned her head to avoid Lukas.

Lukas held her with an air of helplessness, gently pressing her head against his chest as he rested his chin on her forehead.

He tried to clarify, "I just asked casually without any deeper intention. You've already told me that you like me, so there's no need to worry about others."

Reese shot an irritated look at Lukas, her eyes blazing with intensity. "You should know that I used to have a close friendship with this senior. However, our relationship gradually faded when he went abroad. Currently, we're just friends. When we're together, you have to trust me. It's fine if others doubt me, but if you don't trust me, then we shouldn't be together!

Lukas' face darkened and he reached out to playfully pinch her ears. He warned, "Don't ever say that again. No matter what happens, I don't want to hear you say it in the future. When I'm with you, I trust you completely and we will never part. Do you understand?"

Emotions were unpredictable and it was hard to predict the road ahead. But Lukas' serious tone and

rubbed her hair and spoke softly, "That's

but complained, "I'm not a child and you calling me 'baby' and saying 'good' is a

can always be yourself around me. You don't have to be self-conscious. You

words left Reese half-blushing, half-embarrassed. She bit her lip and said softly, "You're a

with her hair and replied, "I

resist the urge to compliment her,

protested, "Enough of your sweet talk. I'm

let her go, "Okay, but I won't tease you anymore. Let's go

a moment but then

chuckled and playfully teased, "Are you sure you don't want to sleep with