Chapter 7

Vespera didn't say a word.

Luke looked composed, but there was a trace of unease.

The phone kept buzzing-calls, video call requests, and then a relentless barrage of text messages, one after another. Sugar Baby was bold and unapologetic.

The tension in the room grew palpable.

"Aren't you going to answer that?" Vespera asked coolly.

Luke finally reached for the phone, turned it off without looking at the screen, and placed it back on the nightstand.

He touched her forehead. "You're still a little warm, but it's fine. Go back to sleep. I'll watch over you."

Vespera lay back down and closed her eyes. An hour later, her breathing evened, as if she had fallen

asleep.

Luke picked up the phone from the nightstand, turned it on, and stepped out onto the balcony. After reading the messages, he made a call.

"Is everything okay? Don't be afraid. I'll be right there," Luke said in a hushed tone.

Then, he returned to the room, grabbed his coat, and left.

Vespera quietly opened her eyes. She had never fallen asleep.

was still hoping for. A man who had changed

breathed a sigh of relief. He touched her forehead and found

got up and went to take a

beside her. He

arm and sat up. She stared coldly at the man sleeping beside her. His face was as handsome as ever —he had thin lips,

on the row of faint bite marks on his collarbone. Her

was tainted and filthy. At that moment, Vespera felt like smothering him

downstairs and found Vespera in an apron. She had prepared breakfast for both of them and called

sleep a little longer?" Luke walked over and attempted to touch her forehead. However, Vespera subtly dodged his hand and

apron and

hand and felt a bit awkward. However,

seemed calm and no

took his seat, Vespera said, "I want to discuss something with

it?" Luke asked,

to

explained, "I've been working nonstop for years, and I'm tired. I want to experience the comfortable life of a

to gauge the sincerity behind her

"Are you serious?"

think I'm a workaholic who doesn't know how to enjoy

stop working. You can stay at home, and we

wouldn't you? I'd turn into

Elouber. I've already made plans with Becca.

at the law firm? She has time to travel with you?" "She's busy, but

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