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

the drawer beside the bed.

his wrist. “What are you doing?”

paused, turning to her with a calm expression.

to get pregnant so soon, do you?”

shouldn’t they wait until marriage before

was firm, though there was a slight tension in her jaw.

smoothly, her

actually prepared was nothing

her face for any sign

That stuff isn’t exactly good for you. Maybe I should-”

it’s fine.” Before he could argue, she pressed on, unashamedly adding, “I don’t like it. I’d rather take the

studied her for a long moment, clearly weighing his

had made her stance clear. With a quiet sigh, he relented, reaching for the

wish was granted.

her

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

for a pillow and tucking it

frowned. “What’s that

shot him a pointed look. “Do you really need to ask?

Was that because of

a chuckle,

her cheek. “I’ll go run

of bed and disappeared into

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Chapter 170 Lovesickness

still, listening to the steady sound of running

part was true. But the pillow under her waist wasn’t

was to increase the chances of getting

pushed it aside as Eric returned, his

bathroom lights were bright, casting sharp reflections

gaze instinctively drifted

were scattered across his skin, jagged and faded, some overlapping like

ran

happened to him?

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

he still hadn’t figured out how to

“Hadley…”

away. She didn’t ask. Didn’t press. “I’m done showering,” she murmured, turning toward the tub.

then turned and walked out of the shower

wasn’t something she needed to know. It wasn’t something she wanted

stood there for a moment, watching her retreat.

indifferent? Or… was she

scars in the mirror. It wasn’t hard to imagine

she was ever ready–she would ask. And when she did, he would tell her. For now,

her out of the shower room, Eric pulled her into his arms once more while soaking

man who had spent years practicing restraint, indulging even once made it nearly impossible

fresh and clean, guilt began to creep

guilt. “Does your back still hurt? Let

her tongue,

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