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.

A man who had changed his heart was like spoiled fruit-it

asleep, he breathed a sigh of relief. He touched her forehead

up and went to take a

a bathrobe and lay beside her. He wrapped an arm around her

at the man sleeping beside her. His face was as handsome as

faint bite marks on his collarbone. Her chest felt

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

Vespera was already out of bed. He headed downstairs and found Vespera in an apron. She had prepared breakfast for both of them

to touch her forehead. However, Vespera subtly dodged his hand and replied, "It's just

her apron and

his empty hand and felt a bit awkward. However, he didn't dwell

seemed

Luke took his seat, Vespera said, "I want to

Luke asked,

want to quit

off guard. Before he could ask why, she explained, "I've been working nonstop for years, and I'm tired. I want to experience

to gauge the sincerity behind

"Are you serious?"

serious. Do you think I'm a workaholic who doesn't know how to enjoy life?" She smiled as

nodded. "It might be good for you to stop working. You can stay at home,

that, wouldn't you? I'd turn into

handle the resignation process in the next few days. I'm thinking of traveling to Elouber. I've already made plans with Becca. It's been

travel with you?"

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