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!

him forcefully: "Who told

did," Alaric replied with a mischievous grin curling at the corners of his

on his head: "Who's your future

pulled her close with a firm tug, and suddenly, her chest collided

body hit

ball, making Alaric's heart skip a

his arms, the

masculinity exuding a sexy force. The resilience

eyes wide, looking up at Alaric. His devilishly handsome face was too close, pulling ather, tempting

was a

after three years of solitude, Hertha's body yearned even more

Hertha's mind racing, her blood boiling,

down, his

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