Chapter 181 - Wide and Sturdy Desk

MAVERICK

“Linden made fun of me. He sent me every copy of the books he read while Estelle had their first baby, Gabrielle. I’m done reading the first two books.”

“Is that why you’re so calmer than me because of these books?”

“You may be stubborn, but when it comes to our unborn child, you’re very responsible. Hence, we never argued about it. We most argued about money and my spending on you.”

“I did not tell you that I love the ring.” I raised my hand. It was a Marquise cut, the same size as my first engagement ring.

“Thank you, baby. I have good taste, you know.” I found some meaning in his words.

“I bet.”

Once he was done eating, he went to a small fridge and brought two bottled water. He opened one and gave it to me.

“Thank you.” I drank it.

“Can you stay a little longer?”

“Why? Isn’t a chairman and CEO has a lot of work to do?”

“That can wait.” He stood before me, cupped my head, and kissed me hard.

My hands came to his arms, gripping them as he deepened the kiss and shoved his to