Chapter 1640:

As expected, it was exactly what Elissa had suspected.

“Is that okay?” Ernest’s hand slid around her waist, gently guiding her back into the room.

Elissa stepped backward, her pulse quickening. “But…”

“But what?” Ernest reminded her. “We’ve already shared a bed before, haven’t we?”

Before she could reply, they were inside the master bedroom. Ernest nudged the door shut with his foot.

He leaned down, his forehead touching hers.

“Let me stay, alright?”

Without waiting for her response, he tightened his hold, lifting her gently and carrying her to the bed, where he set her down with care.

there, her mind

she could see was Ernest’s

a hand gently across her cheek. “If you feel uncomfortable, just say the word.

he

wasn’t entirely sure, only half-grasping


wasn’t naive, her experience with intimacy was limited at

her hands against

Ernest gave a soft laugh, a trace of exasperation in his voice. “Elissa, it’s been five years. Our son, Locke, is already four years old. Even setting aside the four years

“No, it’s far too

moment his lips touched hers, memories flooded

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cruelty, arranged her stay at a

a job and ensured

whenever she was

closed her eyes, her arms reaching up to encircle

Sensing her response, Ernest pulled back slightly, his gaze searching hers for confirmation. “This time, you’re

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