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.

hoping for. A man who had changed his heart was like spoiled fruit-it would

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

got up and went to take a

and lay beside her. He wrapped an arm around her

his arm and sat up. She stared coldly at the man sleeping beside her. His face was as handsome as

marks on his

moment, Vespera felt

Vespera was already out of bed. He headed downstairs and found Vespera in an apron.

walked over and attempted to touch her forehead. However, Vespera subtly dodged

apron

felt

seemed calm and no longer

said, "I want to

it?" Luke asked,

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 the comfortable life of a wealthy lady

as if trying to gauge the sincerity

"Are you serious?"

who doesn't know how to

might be good for you to stop working. You can stay at home, and we can take the opportunity to start a

nor disagreeing. She sneered inwardly. "Oh, you'd like that, wouldn't you? I'd turn into a baby-making machine while you continue your nightly escapades with your sugar

next few days. I'm thinking of traveling to Elouber. I've

has time to travel with you?" "She's

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