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
Tegan hugged her tightly. The wind was strong, but their faces were close to each other, and they felt warm.Lorian nodded reservedly at Paityn. Then, he opened the trunk and took out the gifts. His serious demeanor made Paityn frown. She asked her sister, "Is he always this cold and distant at home too? He's acting all aloof."Tegan couldn't help but laugh, "He's a bit better at home."Paityn laughed along. She was already accustomed to Lorian's stern demeanor in business settings and was just teasing her sister.Paityn whispered to Tegan while Lorian wasn't watching, "Theo brought his mistress back to Brookesville. They're spending the New Year there. So, don't mention him and upset Mom."Tegan nodded, feeling a heavy weight in her heart.Meanwhile, Lorian had already carried the gifts into the hall. Jennifer personally welcomed him. She had a very good impression of Lorian and treated him with great hospitality. Her words were filled with the gentle kindness of an elder.Lori
The car made a turn and arrived at the amusement park in the city center. Despite it being New Year's Eve, many people were out strolling. There were young couples, families holding hands, and other pedestrians creating a lively atmosphere.Lorian's black Bentley parked in front of the square. He turned off the engine. Outside the car, the snow continued to fall more heavily. He turned to Tegan and said, "It's too cold outside, let's just watch from the car."However, Lorian himself took his coat and got out of the car. Snowflakes swirled around him. He wore only a crisp white shirt under a dark gray coat. His neatly trimmed hair shone black, and his sharp features drew countless gazes as he casually stood by the car.Young women and married women alike walked past him and stole glances. Lorian lowered his head and lit a cigarette. He smoked about half of it before turning to tap on the car window, signaling Tegan to put on her coat and get out.Despite her hesitation, Tegan opened
"Do you like it?" Lorian asked.Tegan wrapped her arms around his neck and murmured, "I do."Tegan looked gentle and captivating, prompting Lorian to lean in and kiss her passionately once more. Then, both of them fell back onto the soft bed. They spent almost the entire New Year in bed. Four days after the new year, Lorian took her to Crocksten for a three-day trip. In their uninterrupted days and nights, they made countless love to each other without any protection. Tegan was nourished emotionally. She willingly prepared herself to conceive a child for him.Seven days after the new year, they returned to their villa in Brookesville.That night, Tegan was in the walk-in closet, unpacking their luggage. She had managed their bedroom herself without the help of the servants ever since they were married. Fortunately, Lorian wasn't too particular. most of his clothes were dry-cleaned anyway. Tegan hung up his shirts one by one. Lorian was in his study handling some business matter
Tegan gently caressed her flat abdomen. There should be Lorian's child growing in there, the one he had always longed for. He would be very happy when he found out the news. If this child were born, would their relationship as husband and wife become closer?Tegan didn't want the child to follow in her footsteps. She hoped that her child would be loved by both parents, growing up in a happy childhood without endless quarrels or fear. Although Lorian did not love her, she believed he would be a good father.Now that Tegan thought she might be pregnant, she was very cautious. She usually liked to wear dresses, stockings, and high heels that ladies like. Now, however, she was concerned about safety and switched to flat shoes. Her coat was loose and extremely comfortable.After changing her clothes, Tegan went downstairs for breakfast. In the dining room, Margaret was setting the table and looked up with a smile when she heard footsteps. "You're up, Ms. Tegan! What would you like
“Feeling unwell?” Yanni naturally took the bag from Tegan’s hands. After a quick glance, she opened it and saw the results. Then, she expressed her happiness for them. “You’re pregnant! How come Lorian didn’t come with you? It’s quite unusual.”Tegan hurriedly explained, “I only found out this morning. He doesn’t know about it yet.”Yanni smiled gently, “Then you should hurry and tell him the good news. Lorian will be very happy.”Tegan felt a bit shy. Yanni decided not to tell Lorian herself. She thought it was best for Tegan to share the news with Lorian personally. That would further pull them closer. Since she had some matters to attend to, she quickly bid Tegan farewell.With the confirmation of her pregnancy, Tegan was even more cautious. As she got into the black car, she told Philip, “To Sanders Group, please!”Philip made a light-hearted joke while he drove, “Your relationship with Mr. Lorian seems quite good recently, Ms. Tegan. Will you be having lunch at the comp
Tegan’s voice trembled, “I’m having a miscarriage.”However, her voice was drowned out by the storm raging outside. Lorian couldn’t hear her over the phone.He stood at the glass walkway of the business club, holding the phone. It was pouring outside, lightning and thunder galore. The club’s power had been cut, and they were trying to switch to backup power. Just earlier, he had run into Paityn.The new public relations manager had invited the female celebrity from the last event, unaware of Lorian’s aversion to her. The celebrity was likely seeking to restore her connections. She wasn't a good drinker, but she sat next to him and drank with him nonetheless.Lorian found himself in an awkward position, not knowing how to address the situation. Naturally, he assumed his wife was calling to check on him when Tegan called. She could be upset about the female celebrity. Normally, Lorian would have explained, but he couldn't hear her clearly. On top of it, he was frustrated by the uns