Chapter 1649

"I still have something to take care of tonight, just a quick trip. I'll be back early tomorrow morning," Ben explained.

"Almost married, and you're still such a workaholic?" Mrs. Lucas sighed.

Ben glanced at Jamie. "The client in T City insisted on a meeting. It's been scheduled for a while, and I can't cancel."

Jamie smiled gracefully. "Go ahead then. The sooner you leave, the sooner you'll be back. Just be careful."

"Gonna miss me?" Ben teased, a playful glint in his eyes.

"Stop it. Of course not," Jamie replied, tugging at the corner of her mouth in exasperation.

As she walked him out, Ben looked around to make sure no one was watching before leaning down to press a quick kiss to her forehead. "Wait for me."

Jamie shook her head, amused, and nodded lightly. "Alright."

*

checked into his hotel when there was a knock at the door. A waiter stood outside, holding

for our anniversary celebration-premium vintage wine for our guests to

before he allowed him inside. A faint, unreadable smile appeared on his lips. "Anniversary celebration,

a smile. "We haven't had a chance to put them up

waiter left. He shut the

*

middle of the night, faint shuffling sounds

eyes snapped open. Someone

on the light, catching the intruder off guard. The figure froze in

brows furrowed as he recognized

effect would kick in soon. With a swift movement, she let her

know you're uncomfortable. Let me help you." Ben's

are you trying to

love you. Don't leave me!" Summer clung to him desperately, trying to press herself closer. Ben's grip

toward the table and saw the untouched glass of wine still sitting there. Realization dawned on her that he

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