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45. Your Smile
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2025-01-30 09:00:17Sophia wore a white sundress with a ribbon decoration on its high collar, wide sleeves that gathered at the wrists, and a skirt that reached her ankles.
The dress was one of Sophia's favorites, the one she most wanted to wear, but she had never found the right moment to do so. She was happy to finally wear it today.
Sophia stared at herself in the mirror, wondering whether she should tie her hair or leave it down.
The decision was so confusing because Sophia didn’t know which one to choose, until a loud sigh sounded behind her.
Albert, who had been waiting for Sophia while lying on her bed, stood up and walked over to Sophia at her vanity.
"I prefer it when your hair is down," Albert said, then took the hair tie from Sophia’s
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HIDDEN DESIRE 45. Your Smile
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HIDDEN DESIRE 44. Beautiful Morning
Sophia woke up with a slight ache in her body because once again she had stayed up late the previous night writing her manuscript. Every time she received a call from Albert while he was working this week, she found herself flooded with ideas that flowed from her mind. She of course didn’t waste this opportunity and quickly wrote them down, not realizing that time had slipped by and it was already early morning.But this morning was different. Sophia woke up to find that she wasn’t alone in bed. A strong arm was draped over her stomach, and she turned her head to the side.“Albert?” Sophia whispered hoarsely.Albert was lying on his stomach, half of his face hidden in the pillow. His hair was messy, and as usual, he wasn’t wearing a top, so his slightly tanned skin contrasted with the w
HIDDEN DESIRE 43. Sweet Talk On The Phone
Even though Albert and Sophia had agreed on the terms of their agreement that night, they didn’t immediately act on it. They decided to sleep in separate bedrooms for the night, under the pretense of thoroughly reviewing the agreement.But that wasn’t the real reason at all. The suggestion had come from Sophia, who felt she needed to calm herself down before her heart burst.Sophia couldn’t contain her excitement. She even found herself doing silly things in her room just to channel her overwhelming joy.All night, Sophia bit the pillow she was hugging to stifle the screams that threatened to escape from the uncontrollable emotions in her chest. If Albert had seen her like that, she would have been mortified. That was why Sophia suggested they sleep in separate rooms, until she could get a grip on
HIDDEN DESIRE 42. An Agreement
Albert and Sophia were now both in the living room, seated across from each other on the plush white sofa that, oddly enough, only made Sophia more nervous.“Why… an agreement?” Sophia asked, confused.Albert, who was sorting through papers on the table, looked up at her. “Didn’t I already explain the reason earlier?”Sophia averted her gaze from Albert’s intense stare. “Yes, but… why?”Albert let out a sigh as he pushed an empty folder under the table, his eyes never leaving Sophia.“Because you always seem like you’re trying to run away from me,” Albert said.Sophia hadn’t expected that answer to come out of Albert’s mouth. Her heart pounded erratically, as though it were trying
HIDDEN DESIRE 41. Fragile Relationship
“Yes, I do have a special relationship with Millie Matthew.”Albert's voice pulled Sophia out of her thoughts. “What did you say?” Sophia asked, having missed his words.Albert sighed, then sat down beside her, gazing at his wife with calm eyes. “Millie Matthew, I do have a special relationship with her.”Sophia wasn’t surprised to hear this because she had suspected it from the start. “What kind... of relationship?” she asked cautiously.“She’s my ex-girlfriend,” Albert replied.Sophia’s expression didn’t change, but inside, she couldn’t stop the sharp pain piercing her chest, just like on the night of their wedding.
HIDDEN DESIRE 40. The Reason Why
The moment Sophia had been waiting for finally arrived. The dinner event ended after they had finished the dessert that Sophia had taken from the fridge. Albert liked sweet food, and usually, Dana would prepare plenty of sweets for him. So, Sophia took what was available.Sophia reminded herself that next time she invited her in-laws or parents over for dinner, she would need to hire at least three professional waiters to handle everything. She didn’t want something like today’s incident to happen again.As hosts, Albert and Sophia escorted their guests outside to the terrace. Albert and Adrian walked ahead, waiting for the car and driver to arrive. Meanwhile, Sophia and Millie were a bit farther behind. Not only that, Millie was sticking to Sophia like a leech, making Sophia extremely uncomfortable.&ld
HIDDEN DESIRE 39. Delicious Dish
In the end, Sophia had no choice but to follow Millie’s suggestion to cook together. This was also supported by Adrian, who said he wanted to discuss something with Albert, leaving Sophia and Millie alone in the kitchen.Millie said she would make Albert’s favorite food.With a slightly annoyed expression, Sophia chopped onions at Millie’s request, while Millie washed the vegetables, humming softly.“Sophie, how’s your relationship with Albert lately? Has there been any progress?” Millie asked.Sophia rubbed her watery eyes with the back of her hand before answering, “It’s fine,” she replied vaguely.Millie glanced at her for a moment. “What do you mean by ‘fin
HIDDEN DESIRE 38. Missing You too
Sophia couldn’t comprehend how any of this was really happening.Albert, who had been gone for nearly two weeks, suddenly returned, bringing his parents along with him. Their issues weren’t even resolved yet, and now Sophia had to face her in-laws.Was this Albert’s way of making amends for disappearing without a word? Using his parents as a shield?But for what purpose? Because if anything, it only made Sophia angrier and less likely to forgive him.“Where have you been?” Sophia hissed softly, asking Albert, who was preparing drinks in the kitchen for the two people waiting for them in the living room.Albert turned to look at Sophia.There were fain
HIDDEN DESIRE 37. Unexpected Guest
Albert unconsciously imagined the woman in front of him as Sophia. Wearing a short towel wrapped around her chest, revealing those tempting, soft curves to the eyes of a man who would look at her with hunger.But Albert knew that the Sophia he knew would never do this. That night, when he saw Sophia crying as she tried to cover herself from his gaze, Albert had felt utterly devastated. The pain so evident in her eyes… it had made Albert furious. Furious at whoever had caused Sophia to become like that.But wasn’t he the prime suspect?Albert was so lost in his thoughts of Sophia that he almost forgot about the woman in front of him. She had now removed the towel wrapped around her body, leaving herself completely bare as she sank to her knees before him.Alb
