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.

you feeling guilty?” Jeffrey

hand

“Does this count as lashing out from

“You’re shameless!” Rebecca snapped.

lack dignity

retort died in her throat. After a tense pause, she shook her restrained arm

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maintained his grip, which was gentle

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break free, Rebecca enunciated sharply, “Do you know this qualifies

to my wife is called flirting,”

twisted with mockery. “When did I become your wife? Wasn’t I supposed to

Jeffrey was confused.

said it yourself–those not loved are

“Did I ever say I

many hurtful things and done plenty of unforgivable acts. Yet, it

realizing she’d stumbled into his verbal trap. “The day you brought

me.”

lips parted briefly before he stated plainly, “I don’t

‘Not love her? Then why bring Andrea 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 pain his

No excuses

matter anymore,” Rebecca replied coldly, defenses rising. “All I need to know is you’ll support her, and I’m expected to

darkened incrementally. That was indeed the case. He couldn’t

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

of discarding people after using them really hasn’t changed.” Jeffrey withdrew

presence before her

the bedroom just as Samuel opened the door, the fully dressed toddler padding out while calling

ruffle his

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inheriting his temper. Yet this level

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

want to go to the

Rebecca asked softly, “Why?”

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