Chapter 1149

Lorian looked down at the high-end fashion bag in his hands as his thoughts drifted.

After ending the call, he reflected on the few dates he and Tegan had shared. Despite the formality and pretense, he quite liked spending time with her. In fact, she had a certain quality that made their interactions pleasant.

Lorian had also made time to be with Tegan after her miscarriage, trying to offer support. However, it was evident she no longer cared. Each time he kissed her in bed, her response was noticeably perfunctory.

Lorian suspected that if they were to make love, Tegan might even fall asleep beneath him. More to the point, she didn’t shy away from showing her disinterest.

Such a marriage felt undeniably cold and unfulfilling.

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At six in the evening, Lorian returned home from work.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan stopped in front of the main residence. As the driver's door opened, a long leg emerged, followed by Lorian’s strikingly handsome face. His black hair shimmered in the sunse