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96. Toward Each Other (19)
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2025-02-22 09:02:35Albert let out a harsh breath before lowering his body to press against Sophia's soft form, then buried his face in the hollow of his wife's neck.
"I just don't want anyone else seeing you wear this damned outfit. Do you have any idea how beautiful you looked when you walked towards me earlier? With that confident, yet angry look in your eyes... You looked so provocative. Damn it!" Albert then kissed and nipped at Sophia’s neck, making her let out a soft moan.
"But why are you so angry?" Sophia replied, her breath hitching.
Albert chuckled softly. "Why do you think? Still don’t get it?" he muttered.
Sophia understood, but she refused to accept the feelings that came so easily. Yet, Albert's kiss made it harder to concentrate. There was no point in resisting the desire be
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