Alice couldn't help but be impressed by his response. It was clear that he had put in a lot of effort to learn cooking.However, she still couldn't comprehend why he had decided to learn to cook, but she chose not to voice her thoughts, fearing what his answer might be.When she took the first bite
"I still can't believe... She was so..." Alice's gaze drifted towards the door of the victim's apartment. Lucas cupped her face in his palm, turning her to look into his eyes."Don't look there. Let's focus on what we came for," he said softly. Alice nodded, but tears welled up in her eyes. She hadn
His touch roused Alice from her slumber. As Alice stirred, blinking sleepily, she found herself met with Lucas's concerned gaze."Hey, you're back," she murmured, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Lucas nodded, his expression softening as he brushed a stray lock of hair from her face."I'm sorry I wo
They pulled away, and Lucas held her in his embrace once again. "You're mine. You can't leave me. I won't allow it," he declared.Alice's heart swelled with warmth at his words, feeling a sense of security in his embrace. She buried her face in his chest, inhaling his familiar scent, feeling more at
"You are with me, and that's the best gift I could ask for. Compared to having you, nothing material can fill that void," he said, placing a soft kiss on her forehead.His hand moved down to gently caress her belly, and tears welled up in his eyes."You've given me the greatest happiness in my life,
She cleared her throat, trying to get their attention. When Manila finally noticed Alice's presence and didn't move away from Lucas, Alice's palms turned into tight fists.Now she understood the gossip circulating inside the company. Lucas was surprised to see her there, his expression softening int
Lucas's heart clenched at her words. He couldn't bear to see her in such distress, especially when her fears were unfounded.He reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her close to him."Babe, listen to me," he whispered, his voice filled with sincerity."I will never get tired of y
Alex's expression was intense, his eyes searching hers for answers."Why did you leave without a word?" he demanded, his voice tinged with hurt and frustration."I've been trying to reach you, but you've been avoiding me."Siya averted her gaze, unable to meet his eyes."It was a mistake," she said
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