The moment Hertha's mind buzzed, she knew her mother wouldn't let her off the hook so easily.

At the dinner table, without waiting for Kimberly to make arrangements, Hertha took the initiative: "Mom, after we finish dinner, why don't you take the kids back with you? I'd like to have a word with Alaric alone."

"Why can't we discuss whatever it is with everyone here?" Kimberly was hesitant, suspecting Hertha might not have the best ideas. This wasn't the time for Hertha's whims.

"Mom, actually, I also have something I want to discuss privately with Hertha. Tomorrow, I'll come by to pick you and the kids up," Alaric unexpectedly supported Hertha, speaking up for her. He really needed to have a serious chat with Hertha alone. There are things that can only be said when no one else is around.

Kimberly was about to protest, but seeing Alaric's determination, she relented.

After dinner, Kimberly, coaxing Julian and Helena, left with them.

With her mother and the kids gone, Hertha was ready for a showdown with Alaric!

"Who told you to start calling

Alaric replied with a mischievous grin curling at the corners of

"Who's your future wife! And when did I

caught her wrist with precision, pulled her close with a firm tug, and suddenly, her

body hit his

Alaric's heart

fell into his arms, the

The resilience of his

His devilishly handsome face was too

was a

of solitude, Hertha's body yearned even more

set Hertha's mind racing, her blood boiling,

his narrow, fox-like

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