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.”

her consent did

pulling open the drawer beside the bed.

fingers tightened around his wrist. “What are you

turning to her

don’t want to get pregnant so soon, do

wait until marriage before considering that step?

was a slight tension in her jaw. “No

of it,” she continued smoothly, her tone unwavering. “I came

she had actually prepared was nothing more than

dark gaze scanning her face for any sign

exactly good for you. Maybe

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

for a long moment,

With a quiet

wish was

beside her, his fingers threading lazily through her damp hair, a faint smirk

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

let out a drowsy hum before shaking her head.

slightly, reaching for a pillow and tucking it

“What’s that for?”

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

Was that because of him?

chuckle,

laugh, reaching over to pinch her

slipped out of bed and

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to the steady sound of running water, her expression

true. But the pillow

getting pregnant–so she could leave him

mind, but she pushed it aside as Eric returned, his movements gentle as he scooped her up into his arms.

were bright, casting sharp reflections across the tiled walls.

Hadley’s gaze instinctively drifted to Eric’s back–only

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

ran

to

tightening slightly. He knew she had seen them.

was something he still hadn’t

“Hadley…”

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

of the shower

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

for a moment, watching her retreat. She didn’t even mention it?

indifferent? Or…

felt unsettled when he caught sight of his own scars in the mirror. It wasn’t hard to imagine how terrifying it would be

ready–she would ask. And when she did, he

into his arms once more while soaking in the

man who had spent years practicing restraint, indulging even once

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

laced with guilt. “Does your back still hurt? Let me massage

her

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