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

still asleep, he breathed a sigh of relief. He touched her forehead and found it was no

up and went to

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. His face was as handsome

marks on

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

Vespera in

didn't you sleep a little longer?" Luke walked over and attempted to touch her forehead. However, Vespera subtly dodged his hand and replied, "It's just a minor

her apron and

hand and felt a bit awkward.

that she seemed calm and no longer

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

is it?" Luke asked, taking

to quit

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

if trying to gauge the sincerity behind her

"Are you serious?"

who doesn't know how to enjoy

stop working. You can stay at home, and we can take the opportunity

smiled faintly, neither agreeing 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

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

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

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