Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 905

"Kiki, I promise to give you an opening ceremony that will surprise and delight you. Please agree, will you?" Hayden pleaded, holding Keira's hand like a spoiled child.

He rarely pressed her for anything, and his insistence puzzled her. But seeing his sincerity, she could only nod. "Fine, but don't turn my courtyard into a chaotic iness, and definitely don't invite irrelevant people."

This small courtyard was her serene haven. She enjoyed making tea for visitors and watching the sunrise and breeze when alone-it was enough for her.

"As you wish, Mrs. Hart," he exclaimed, excitement lighting up his face before he kissed her swiftly on the cheek.

However, after the kiss, he didn't let go. Instead, he gazed at her for a few seconds before his lips landed on hers again.

It had been a long time since they kissed so passionately. As his kisses deepened and his arms tightened around her, she could clearly feel the changes in his body.

Keira was already past her third month of pregnancy, so it seemed like... perhaps it wasn't entirely out of the question for him to want something more.

Even though she thought this, she still felt uneasy. She made a mental note to consult Lena Hayden, too, stopped himself at the last moment. His face was flushed, his breath ragged as he rested his forehead against hers, eyes closed. "The universe's sense of equality between men and women is truly strong." Keira's breathing was just as erratic. "What do you mean?"

of carrying a child for ten months and makes men endure ten months of restraint," he said, making her

his burning skin. "But men can stray, while women can't 'unload the goods' halfway. Seems a bit unfair,

Hayden's forehead throbbed visibly as he suppressed his

but

open.

in his gaze, a mix of suppressed desire and a sharp edge that sent a shiver down her spine.

pinched him playfully through his clothes. What's with the glare? I was going to suggest you take a cold shower if you're struggling. Did you think

find someone else? Don't even dream of

ear as she whispered, "I'll have that thing

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clasped the back of her head and whispered into her ear, his voice dark and

an inexplicable tremor through her. There was no mistaking

"he, just like me, will only

got out of bed and headed