He was hardly sure if he could find it in him to tell her. He was afraid of losing her. No, he was guaranteed to lose her. Just the sheer suggestion of it felt like someone plunging a dagger into his heart. He protectively wrapped his arm around her waist. Danielle could feel how attentive the
“This… it's hard to say. The probability of a child being born with complications is higher under the circumstance of incest, but it doesn’t necessarily guarantee that it will happen.” Karl’s eyes darkened. His only wish was that the child would be born without complications. “If someone is alread
Karl smirked. “You’re a smart one.” Danielle set aside her spoon as well. “You usually don’t behave like this unless there’s something you want. Go on, what do you want?” “I will be away on a business trip for some time after this. I won’t be able to stay home and be with you.” Danielle turned to
Karl had been gone for a month. He would video call Danielle every day. Using the screen of their phones as a medium, they would talk for a long time every day. Even though it was merely a digital screen, Danielle could still sense the love he had for her pouring out through the display. However,
“Mr. Burt is on a business trip, isn’t he?” Danielle blushed. She never even indicated that she was talking about Karl… “Yeah, he’s on a business trip, but that can’t stop him from sweet-talking me, can it?” Ava chuckled and teased her, “I see, so our Danielle likes it when a man says a lot of sa
When Danielle got home, she locked herself in her room. She reached for her phone and dialed Karl's number. Karl answered the call within the first few rings. There was no hint of any sleepiness in his voice even though it should be close to midnight where he was. “Are you sleeping?” “Yeah.” Karl
Hazel was confused by what this was about. “Yes, why?” “One of the teachers in my office needed help with finding a certain hotel. She only has a picture of the hotel’s wall taken when she was in a video call with someone. Do you think your friend can name the hotel?” “Wow, is this teacher trying
Aaron immediately tugged on the sleeve of the other secretary. The two of them exchanged a look, and then Aaron quickly excused himself, “Sir, we’re going to handle the rest of the contract.” Karl nodded and let them leave. Then, he strode toward Danielle. His voice sounded terribly stiff as he sa