Jeffrey was utterly shell-shocked.

His words came to an abrupt halt.

Langston was wide-eyed as he glanced between Mr. Turner and Aunt Karen.

Abigail, blissfully unaware, had been too preoccupied with her candy to notice anything amiss. But once the silence sunk in, she edged closer to Langston, “Brother, what’s wrong with Aunt Karen?”

Langston quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. “Uh… Mr. Turner, Aunt Karen, I’m going to check why mom hasn’t come in yet with Abigail!”

With that, he whisked Abigail off by the hand and darted out.

Watching Langston and Abigail leave, Karen snapped back to reality and stood up abruptly. “Enjoy your meal, I’m heading home.”

Before she could make it to the door, a firm grip caught her wrist.

Karen looked down at Jeffrey as she spoke with a harsh tone, “Don’t worry, there’s no chance of pregnancy. I’ve taken pills for prevention.”

“I wasn’t actually—”

to you. You can record that for evidence! So, Mr. Turner, there’s no need to keep up

each one was laden with biting

being a gentleman who wouldn’t speak so harshly to a lady—whenever

me get this straight…” Jeffrey’s face still bore the bright imprint of a slap, and his

if waiting to see what else he could possibly say.

through his hair in frustration, licked his dry

just not good at this pursuit thing. I’ve tried everything I know. How

holding back

and hadn’t loitered under her apartment, forcing himself to

few days apart might lessen his

hadn’t

to be close to her. Seeing her say goodnight to another man made him want to smash her phone—and the other guy’s

me? Weren’t you worried about me

you tell? In all my years, I’ve always been careful, always used protection—except with you.”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

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