Chapter 74

Chapter 74

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Rebecca pushed against his chest, but Jeffrey’s skilled caresses left her boneless within moments.

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His broad palm slid to her waist, the satin skin making him linger, yet he noticed she’d grown noticeably

thinner.

“Haven’t you been eating properly?” Jeffrey halted, his obsidian gaze pinning her.

Rebecca seized the moment to shove him away. “Not your concern.”

Her cheeks burned scarlet, whether from fury or arousal remained unclear.

Her red lips, glistening with dampness, looked irresistibly alluring under the light.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Rebecca instinctively stepped backward as he advanced, her back hitting the wall within two paces.

Jeffrey braced one arm beside her, his tall frame bending slightly as thin lips parted. His deep, attractive voice washed over her. “Stop looking at me like you’re the injured party here.”

Rebecca glared, thinking, ‘Am I not the injured party?‘

“You mean to say you didn’t enjoy any of that?” Jeffrey closed the distance, his clean, comforting scent enveloping her again.

“Not at all,” Rebecca lied through clenched teeth.

Jeffrey knew her too well. Every sensitive spot lay bare. In her emotional upheaval, his unexpected tenderness had momentarily breached her defenses.

She knew this was wrong. Yet shattered as she was, maintaining basic rationality felt beyond her grasp.

“Is that so?” Jeffrey’s voice dropped to a coaxing murmur, his free hand settling at her waist. “Then you won’t mind if I verify that?”

Rebecca hadn’t anticipated such shamelessness.

feeling

raised her hand to strike

caught her wrist and drawled, “Does this count as lashing out from

“You’re shameless!” Rebecca snapped.

just said I lack

throat. After a tense pause, she shook her restrained arm and muttered,

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his grip, which was gentle

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free, Rebecca enunciated sharply, “Do

affection to my wife is called flirting,”

“When did I become your wife? Wasn’t

Jeffrey was confused.

him, “You said it yourself–those not loved are the other

confidently, “Did I ever say I

reflect. From the beginning until now, Jeffrey had said many hurtful things and done plenty of unforgivable acts. Yet, it was true–he’d never once claimed he

she’d stumbled into his

me.”

lips parted briefly before he stated plainly,

into our lives? Why vow to care for her for the rest

Jeffrey said, unwilling to explain his perceived obligations. He knew no justification could erase the

were facts. No excuses

Rebecca replied coldly, defenses rising. “All I need to know is

indeed the case. He couldn’t argue with

get up.” Rebecca glanced at the time, locking eyes with

people after using them really hasn’t changed.” Jeffrey withdrew his hand and

presence before

the fully dressed toddler padding out while calling

Rebecca composed herself to ruffle his hair. “Go

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the composed figure on the couch but

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this, Jeffrey suddenly recalled comments about Samuel inheriting his temper. Yet this level of grudge–holding clearly came from Rebecca’s

up, he silently joined them at the breakfast table, chattering exclusively with Rebecca while pointedly ignoring Jeffrey throughout

want to

Rebecca asked softly, “Why?”

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