Lorian and Tegan finished having sex. In the dim light of the bedroom, the air was still tinged with the lingering, intimate scent of their lovemaking. Lorian lay back. His muscular chest glistened with sweat. It was evidence of his exertion. After catching his breath, he turned to Tegan and asked her a private question softly, “It’s been a while. Why haven’t we conceived yet?”Lorian gently stroked Tegan's flat abdomen. Clearly, he was yearning for a child.Tegan was still softly catching her breath. Hearing her husband's question, she stared up at the dark ceiling. She suppressed the ache in her eyes as she responded, “Maybe it’s just not meant to be yet.”“Perhaps,” Lorian agreed with her explanation. He suggested they shower together to save time, but Tegan declined. She said that she wasn’t accustomed to sharing a bath.Lorian didn’t insist. They each took their showers separately, in the master bedroom and guest bathroom, respectively. Then, they went to bed.Lorian fe
Lorian squinted slightly as he observed Tegan conversing with the tall, well-dressed man beneath the Maple tree. She was relaxed, which was a stark contrast to the tension she often displayed with him. The man’s refined aura and his lingering gaze on Tegan spoke volumes. There was an unmistakable trace of admiration and affection in his eyes.In the depths of winter, a man willing to stand outside with a woman could only be after either her affection or something more, Lorian mused. He had little patience for such displays, so he approached them directly."Tegan."Lorian was just a step away from Tegan when he called out to her. She looked up in surprise. Clearly, she was not expecting him to be there to pick her up. After a moment’s hesitation, Lorian extended his hand toward the man."I'm Lorian. I'm Tegan's husband," Lorian introduced himself. His tone was polite and firm.Dustin was indeed surprised. He was familiar with Lorian, who was the president of the Sanders Group. Ho
"What do you mean by that?"Lorian stroked the steering wheel with an almost leisurely demeanor. His handsome face revealed no emotions. He continued to stare at his wife and asked, "Do you mean divorce? Are you going to be with that Dustin after that?"Lorian's words were harsh. Tegan opened the car door. She intended to get out, but her slender wrist was grabbed firmly. She looked at him and saw the redness in his eyes from the frustration. It contrasted sharply with his calm demeanor."Are you angry?" Lorian asked. His tone was unusually sharp. They had always maintained a respectful distance in their marriage. Now, however, a female celebrity, vice-principal, and a box of pills had ripped apart the facade of peace between them. They were arguing, feeling jealousy and anger like any ordinary couple. However, it was more about being possessive of each other because of their marital roles.Tegan was Lorian's wife, and he wouldn’t tolerate any other man vying for her.Her eyes w
Lorian took the bag. He nodded expressionlessly and led Tegan into the elevator. Behind them, the employees of the Sanders Group's hotel whispered among themselves."I thought it was that female celebrity.""Who didn't?""Thinking about it, it's unlikely! Mr. Lorian is still newly married. Men are just like that. There's still some novelty now, but who knows what will happen later."…Of course, these inappropriate words did not reach the ears of Lorian and Tegan.In the elevator dedicated to the presidential suite, the bag labeled "XXL" slipped to the floor. Tegan's back was against the elevator wall. In front of her stood her newlywed husband. His tall figure loomed over her, casting a shadow. All she had to do was look up slightly to touch his chin.Lorian looked down at Tegan from above. His dark eyes were as deep as ink, with a hint of unmistakable lust. She couldn’t bear his gaze and wanted to turn her face away, but he didn’t allow it. Her chin was gently held, and then
For a man like Lorian, knowing that his wife loved him was something worth celebrating. It had meant he didn’t need to invest too much effort into the marriage because Tegan’s heart had been set on him. This would alleviate any concerns about infidelity or questions regarding the legitimacy of their children. Lorian would occasionally spend a bit of time pampering Tegan.Lorian planned to continue to focus all his energy on his work as soon as Tegan gave birth to two legitimate heirs. By that time, she would be nearing thirty years old. She'd be mature and realistic without the impractical fantasies of a young lady. Their marriage would be solidified.Lorian had found this to be a perfect arrangement. He pressed down on Tegan’s body and slipped his manhood into her again.Both of them found a way that worked for their relationship, and it improved significantly in the following days. Their lovemaking had been particularly good. He'd wear condoms every time they did it. It was as
Lorian gracefully descended the stairs. He had taken off his coat because he was at home. He pulled an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Holly, saying, "Initially, I kept this allowance for you. Now, it's for the child.""Thank you, Lorian," Holly said with a generous smile as she held the envelope.Lorian's gaze was deep, but he did not forget that she was already married. At the same time, he himself was a married man. He quickly restrained his expression and walked over to the sofa. Then, he casually flipped through a magazine as if everything was normal.Ocelotte and Gwen came downstairs together.Gwen was the youngest person in the family and the most adept at being charming. She covered Lorian's eyes from behind and demanded, "Where are the allowances for Ocelotte and me?"Lorian pulled out two more envelopes from his pocket and placed them on the coffee table. His tone sounded impatient, but there was a touch of affection: "You two won't be left out."Gwen took t
Lorian looked at Tegan and placed a piece of fish on her plate. His tone was gentle when he spoke, "Here. Have more."Tegan gave a faint smile.Noah chuckled and scolded, "You little rascal, that's better!"The dinner was lively and cheerful. At around nine o'clock, the sky began to gently sprinkle with snow, which descended softly in the night and unintentionally evoked some memories.Six years. Lorian and Holly had been together for six years.Holly followed Ignacio to the car. Noah was still worried. He said, "Why don't you stay at home tonight? You can go back tomorrow morning and have breakfast at home. There are plenty of rooms here. Besides, Holly's room is always kept ready."Ignacio sat in the driver's seat. He held the steering wheel and smiled warmly at the window, "I'll drive slowly. Don't worry, Dad."Noah didn't insist any further. He stepped back and allowed Ignacio to drive away. Under the night sky, the light snow fell on the black Bentley. Then, its bright
Tegan tightened her grip on the item in her hand.Not long after, Lorian walked in.Tegan hid the lucky charm and smiled warmly at him. Her voice was gentle as she asked, "Nothing much! Are you done seeing everyone off?"Lorian responded softly, "Yeah." Tonight was New Year's Eve. It was a night of staying up late with a special significance. The snow falling outside added a touch of tenderness to the evening. Lorian gently held Tegan's slim shoulders and said softly, "I had Kris prepare a New Year's gift earlier, but I forgot about it... I’ll go downstairs to get it.""Don’t!" Tegan grabbed his sleeve. "It’s too cold. You can give it to me tomorrow."However, he insisted on going downstairs.Lorian put on a coat and went down. As he passed the foyer, he took out a cigarette, lit it, and walked to the car. He opened the car door, bent down, and retrieved a deep blue jewelry box from the back seat, where it had gathered some of the snow.Lorian looked down quietly.He sudden