Chapter 170 Lovesickness

Their eyes met, and for a moment, time seemed to slow. In Eric’s dark gaze, Hadley saw it–the unmistakable

pull of desire, deep and unwavering

His hand cupped her face, warm and slightly calloused, large enough to cover her delicate features entirely.

Hadley’s brows knit slightly, her full lips parting just enough, painted in a shade of red that made her look even more alluring.

A rush of heat surged through Eric, but he held himself steady, his voice low, coaxing, “Hadley… is this okay?

Hmm?”

Her long lashes fluttered as she lowered her gaze, a breath of hesitation before she finally nodded.

“Hmm.”

There was no more reason to hold back–no more space for doubt.

He had been waiting for this moment forever.

This was the difference between men and women–when a man wanted a woman, every fiber of his being demanded action. And right now, Eric wasn’t about to deny himself.

Without hesitation, he swept her into his arms, carrying her effortlessly out of the room. His strides were purposeful, his grip firm yet careful as he headed straight for the master bedroom.

The door swung open with a rough kick–yet when he set her down on the bed, it was with the utmost

gentleness.

He still remembered her resistance from before.

Carefully, he met her gaze, his voice quieter now. “If you’re scared… don’t force yourself.”

Hadley bit her lower lip, her fingers tightening slightly. Then, just as deliberately, she reached up, looping her

arms around his neck.

An invitation.

What man could resist that? Certainly not Eric.

He leaned in, the space between them vanishing.

He could feel it–she was still slightly tense, but compared to before, she had softened, her body no longer stiff with hesitation.

“Is this okay?”

He wasn’t rushing–he would ask as many times as it took.

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“Uh–huh.”

did

over, pulling open the

tightened around his wrist. “What

paused, turning to her with a calm expression.

want to get pregnant

they wait until marriage before considering that step?

was firm, though there was a slight tension in her jaw. “No need for…

smoothly, her tone unwavering.

she had actually prepared was nothing

her face

exactly good for you. Maybe

on, unashamedly adding, “I don’t like it. I’d rather take the

long moment, clearly

clear. With a quiet sigh,

wish

her, his fingers threading lazily through her damp hair, a faint smirk tugging at his lips.

a shower?” His voice was low, teasing. “I’ll

her eyes still closed, let out a drowsy hum before shaking her head. “Not yet. Too tired. Let me rest

reaching for a pillow and tucking it under her waist.

“What’s

pointed look. “Do you

Was that because of

a chuckle, shaking his

reaching over to pinch her cheek. “I’ll

that, he slipped out of bed and disappeared into the bathroom.

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the steady sound of running water, her expression

true. But the

of getting pregnant–so

pushed it aside as Eric returned, his movements gentle as he scooped her up

lights were bright, casting sharp reflections across the

the warm water, Hadley’s gaze instinctively drifted to Eric’s back–only for her breath

just a few–they were scattered across his skin, jagged and faded, some overlapping like a

ran through her.

to him?

tightening slightly. He knew she had seen them. He hadn’t intended to keep them hidden–not anymore. Not when they had

past… that was something he still hadn’t figured out how to

“Hadley…”

could say more, she looked away. She didn’t ask. Didn’t press. “I’m done showering,” she murmured, turning toward

and walked out of the shower room without

no intention of getting too involved with him. His past? It wasn’t something she needed to know. It wasn’t something she

there for a moment, watching her retreat. She

she indifferent? Or… was

surprise him. Even he felt unsettled when he caught sight of his own scars in the

was ever ready–she would ask.

into his arms once more while soaking

spent years practicing restraint, indulging even once made it

they emerged from the bathroom, fresh and clean, guilt began to creep in. Eric’s fingers found their way

“Does

her tongue,

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