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.

what she was still hoping for. A man who had changed his heart was

am, Luke returned. Seeing Vespera still asleep, he breathed a sigh of relief. He touched her forehead and found

got up and went to take a

beside her. He wrapped an arm around her waist as

moved his arm and sat up. She stared coldly at the man sleeping beside her.

the row of faint bite marks on his collarbone. Her chest felt as if it had been

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

in an apron. She had prepared breakfast for both

and attempted to touch her forehead. However, Vespera subtly dodged his hand and

untied her apron and sat

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

after seeing that she seemed calm

seat, Vespera said, "I want to discuss

Luke asked, taking a sip

want to quit my

could ask why, she explained, "I've been working nonstop for years, and I'm tired.

as if trying to

"Are you serious?"

you think I'm a workaholic who doesn't know

might be good for you to stop working.

I'd turn into a baby-making machine while you continue your

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 a while since

law firm? She has time to travel with you?"

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