Chapter 165 - Cling

MAVERICK

“Okay, Lake. You have to let me go,” I said between his kisses. I was not complaining, but I would be late for work.

“Your office is just behind the walls.” He squeezed me again.

“I know, but I can’t be tardy. I need to be a role model, not your wife.”

“And the co-owner.” He kissed me again.

“Stop it.”

“We need to go shopping.”

I looked at my corporate dress. “What’s wrong with what I’m wearing?”

“Well, you’re gonna have a baby bump sooner.” He touched my tummy. “My raspberry is growing fast.”

I saw Homer and Owen trying to hold their smiles. “They’re making fun of you, Lake.”

“I don’t give a shit what they think.”

“Maybe you should.” I fixed his red tie and patted his chest. “They think you’re a pussywhipped.”

At the corner of Lake’s office, Owen’s body shook while Homer pretended to be looking away.

“They’re not in love, that’s why. And they don’t have kids.”

“Excuse me?” Owen raised an eyebrow.

“Oh.” I turned my head at Owen. “Who’s the lucky girl?”

“His boyfriend for how