Chapter 1298

As the man's gaze lingered on her, she turned her head with a cool, cutting look at his strikingly handsome

face. "What are you so happy about? This has nothing to do with you."

"Oh, really? Without me, where would these three adorable kids have come from?" Ludwik replied with a

casual grin, effortlessly pulling her into his broad arms.

"You've got some nerve. Don't think for a second I'm going to forgive you—not tonight, not ever."

Whitney shoved at his chest, her words icy and final.

"No forgiveness, then. Fine by me," Ludwik said, suddenly seeming unbothered.

He didn't let go. Instead, he tilted her chin up, their noses brushing, his deep voice rumbling as he looked

straight into her stormy, tear-bright eyes. "I love you, and that's enough for me. How about another round—

buy three, get one free?"

He gave a sly wink. "And by the way, our little girl is staying with the Lipperts. If you want her, you'll have to

stay too. I mean, you need a man around the house, don't you?"

"Oh, you mean like a guard dog?" Whitney shot back, picturing it and letting a smirk curl her lips.

Her smile was as tempting as strawberries blooming in the dead of winter, a soft, sweet scent that made his

heart itch.

she smiled, he leaned in, eyes dark with intent, and captured her

kiss. "Big bad wolf, ready to

gripped her waist, pulling her against his solid

feel just how ready

red as he deepened the kiss, claiming her mouth, stealing her

protest.

not done

the bottle had disappeared, his strong fingers now entwining with hers,

into dangerous territory.

"She doesn't need to be overfed. Come on,

starving."

kick

laughed, scooping her up

settling

her across his

her gently,

from wriggling away.

control, kneading her delicate hand with his,

earnest. "Seriously, Whitney, help

whispered, his lips brushing her neck, voice thick with need. "Just a

quick—don't you have other things

her now swollen

and her

he drew her hand

blinked, voice husky

"What things

have to do later?"

just smiled,

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