Lucas, seemingly unfazed, turned to face her with a cold stare."I'm well aware of it. I'm going to forgive you for this, but..... "He paused, turning to face her with an intensity that sent another wave of fear through her."If you ever think of betraying me again, you'll regret your life."The om
Alice watched him leave and finally exhaled, a breath she wasn't aware of holding."What's wrong with me?" she mumbled to herself, placing her hand on her chest as her heart thumped loudly.Why couldn't she control her emotions when he was around?This was so embarrassing; Alice felt utterly helples
"No, Don't go," Alice said in a shaky voice, she was ready to cry. Lucas was confused and stunned to see her emotions. Why she was behaving like a child? He was blank."Alright, I won't go anywhere," he said. He puts his mobile on the bedside table and lies beside her.It was so uncomfortable to lay
Alice was walking down the hospital corridor when she heard James' voice."James?"James was standing there with a big smile on his white coat."You came here for a check-up?" He asked, and Alice nodded."Yeah.""Let's go, I'll go with you," he offered.Alice expressed her gratitude with a smile tow
Alice observed their intertwined hands, but James's gaze seemed distant as if he feared the possibility of rejection and was avoiding direct eye contact with her.Alice smiled nervously and tightened their hold. As she felt James's shoulders relax, her smile grew wider. She knew this was selfishness
Alice could sense what he was contemplating, their faces drawing closer. However, just before James's lips could meet hers, Alice took a step back. James froze momentarily."I'm... I'm sorry," Alice apologized. Everything felt so right until that moment, but she found herself hesitating. What was sh
"Where have you been? You took a long time to return," Siya inquired, stopping near Alice, who felt a cold sweat forming in her fear. The weight of her lie pressed heavily on her.With a trembling voice, Alice asked, "What are you doing here?""Oh! I was here to drop food. My mother has sent it for
His gaze remained piercing, and he retorted, "I may have made mistakes, but I won't abandon my child."A heavy silence settled between them, and Alice couldn't deny the complexity of their situation. Her emotions were a tangled mess, torn between protecting herself and safeguarding her unborn child.
As James wrapped his arms around Milla, drawing her closer, the intensity between them deepened with each kiss. It was as if time stood still, allowing them to fully immerse in the depth of their feelings for one another.Eventually, when they finally parted, the air around them was charged with an
Tears filled Milla's eyes."It's my dad. Will you kill him?" she sobbed. James was momentarily stunned by her revelation, but he didn't hesitate."Do you want me to?" he asked, determination shining in his eyes. Even if he couldn't bring harm to her father, he vowed to ensure he faced the consequenc
"I'll walk you out,"James offered, reaching out to hold Milla's hand, but she instinctively pulled her hand away without realizing it.James felt blank as he stared at his empty hand."It's okay, I'll go by myself. You rest," Milla said with a smile before walking out. James watched her leave, his
As she worked diligently in the kitchen, Milla poured her heart and soul into each dish, hoping that her efforts would convey her feelings for James.She couldn't wait to see the smile on his face when he tasted her cooking, knowing that every bite was infused with her affection.Before changing her
This was the first time that someone showed so much care for her. James lowered his arms and wrapped them around her waist, holding her close to him.As the elevator descended, Milla could feel the tension slowly dissipating from James's body.She buried her face in his chest, relishing the warmth a
After what felt like an eternity, they reached Milla's office building.James remained silent as he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car.James quietly followed Milla into her company. Her office was on the top floor, so they took the elevator. Milla stole glances at him from time to ti
Just as Milla's order arrived, James instinctively began to set up the utensils for her.He couldn't explain why, but he found himself wiping the spoon and chopsticks clean with tissue paper before placing them neatly in Milla's bowl of noodles.Milla looked at him with a blush spreading across her
As she approached, Milla could feel her heart pounding in her chest.She tried to compose herself, but the sight of James with another woman stirred up a storm of emotions inside her. With each step closer, her determination grew stronger.She reached them just as they were ordering food, her eyes f
Suddenly, he leaned closer to her, and Milla's heart began to race.Their faces drew nearer, and her mind went blank. With just a tiny movement, their lips would meet. James's eyes unexpectedly flickered down to her lips, and Milla followed suit, her gaze fixated on his.Their proximity sent shivers