Fred was embarrassed because Felicity looked down on him. He wore a serious expression as he said, "I may not win against you in a fight, but I won't necessarily lose to others. Even if I do, I'll fight with all my strength to give you the chance to escape."Fred's confession sounded somewhat awkward. Nevertheless, it carried a sincerity that Felicity had never encountered. In the past, whenever she was on a mission, she would take charge and never retreat.Felicity looked at the sincere Fred. She smirked and teased, "You're so foolish."Surprisingly, his foolishness had a hint of charm. Fred knew Felicity did not hold him in high regard.However, he believed he could win her heart with sincerity. "Felly, I really like you. I'm serious."With an indifferent gaze, Felicity inquired, "Do you still like me even though I can't have children?""I'm not particularly fond of children. So, it doesn't matter if you can't conceive. Besides, Chels' baby will take on our last name.
Lucas fell silent momentarily before saying, "She was on a mission once. It was in an icy terrain, and Felicity was soaked in cold water for two days."Because of that, she suffered severe injuries. The military doctor said she could not have children."This was initially Felicity's secret, and Lucas had no intention of sharing it with Fred.But Lucas reckoned it was better to tell the truth once he saw Fred's genuine feelings for her. That way, Fred could consider it himself. Lucas' words did not discourage Fred. Instead, he felt even more sorry for Felicity. He felt that she was a woman who sacrificed so much for the country. What reason did he have to scorn her?Fred smiled and responded, "It doesn't matter if she can't have children. I don't like kids anyway. In the future, Chels' child can inherit the family business."Lucas was somewhat surprised by how open-minded Fred was. Fred gave it another thought and decided he wouldn't give up on being with Felicity even if C
Lucas answered earnestly, "I'm not touching you improperly. This is just a typical massage. Did you become more sensitive after getting pregnant?""You only need to massage my calves. There's no need to do my thighs."A slight blush crept up Chelsey's cheeks. Even the thumping of her heart became erratic. Lucas' touch felt like torture to her. She felt incredibly uncomfortable. "Okay, I'll only massage your calves." Lucas obeyed and continued to massage Chelsey's calves. He was getting the hang of becoming a good masseur. Lucas remembered the enchanting dream as he massaged Chelsey. In the dream, Chelsey was captivating. She held onto him tightly, looking beautiful and charming beneath him. The more Lucas thought about it, the more he believed it wasn't a dream. He believed that it happened in real life.Having impure thoughts about a pregnant woman seemed inappropriate. So, Lucas immediately suppressed the turbulent emotions within him. His intense gaze lingered o
At first, Felicity wanted to say, "Even if you master them, I still won't get together with you."But she realized Fred might give up on his own in a few days, so she did not say anything. Felicity smiled awkwardly. "I'll wait and see."Fred, too, did not expect that he would still be attending extra classes at his age. He was turning 40, after all. On Monday nights, he had martial arts class. Tuesday nights were for horseback riding, while he would learn fencing on Wednesday nights. Saturdays were for flying lessons, and bomb disposal and detonation training were reserved for Sundays.Fred's schedule was packed. Nevertheless, he did not find it bothersome.Instead, he was happy. That was because the more he learned, the closer he got to Felicity.Fred was sure that his sincerity would move her one day.…After breakfast, Lucas, Chelsey, and Felicity left together. The three of them shared a car. Felicity sat in the passenger seat while Lucas and Chelsey were in the
Lucas could have quickly escaped by jumping out of the car when the truck came crashing. However, he chose to stay and protect Chelsey. He tightly embraced her, shielding her from the impact.Lucas' back slammed against the car seat. The pain was piercing and unbearable, yet he did not even let out a groan. Chelsey's safety was the priority at present. As he held onto Chelsey, Lucas repeatedly reassured her, "Don't be scared. I'm here. We'll go to the hospital right away."Chelsey's face turned pale as she clutched her belly. She was not concerned about her own safety but for the baby's well-being.Despite the impact on the vehicle, the windows were still functional. Lucas opened the window and carried Chelsey as they exited the car. The truck was drawing closer. Chelsey immediately screamed in panic, "Run! Don't mind me! Just run!" She pushed Lucas while yelling, "Quick! Run!"Lucas held Chelsey even tighter with a determined look, declaring, "If we go down, we go
Chelsey nodded nervously in response.Although she had seen and read about contractions in videos and books, she was not prepared for the pain.Chelsey moved slightly and realized her hips were raised. The flow of amniotic fluid seemed to have slowed down. Her emotions were all over the place. Chelsey looked at Lucas helplessly and pleaded, "Don't go.""Don't worry. I won't leave. I'll stay with you." Lucas held her hand tightly.As Chelsey's mind became sharper, she noticed Lucas' injured arm. She could vaguely see the bandage inside his sleeve.Chelsey could not hold back her tears when she recalled what Lucas had said just before the truck hit them.At the sight of Chelsey crying, Lucas immediately took a tissue to wipe away her tears. "Don't be afraid. The doctor said the baby is healthy. Although the delivery came a month early, everything will be fine. You and the baby will be okay."However, Chelsey cried even harder. "Lucas, don't worry about me if we're ever
Chelsey yelled in frustration, "Lucas Yates, I want to kill you! You're a jerk! I hate you. Why are you so annoying? You're detestable!"At that moment, it seemed like she had released all the pent-up grievances she carried with her.No matter how Chelsey scolded Lucas, he remained calm. "Yes, indeed. I'm a jerk. I'm detestable. Go ahead and hit me as hard as you want. Hit me until you're satisfied."However, Chelsey covered her face and sobbed quietly. Tears fell because she thought she was weak. Whenever Chelsey was determined not to forgive Lucas, he would risk his life to protect her. And whenever he did that, it was impossible for her to hate him. Chelsey thought Lucas represented the inescapable doom in her life. After Chelsey's cervix dilated to three centimeters, the nurse wheeled her into the delivery room.Lucas was not allowed to enter. So, he could only anxiously wait outside.Inside the delivery room, Chelsey felt scared and helpless.She decided she did
"Hello, baby. It's me, Mommy…" Chelsey's hand rested on the incubator as she gazed at her child affectionately.He was indeed tiny. His hands might be big enough to hold only one peanut. Chelsey could not get enough of looking at her baby. Lucas had been supporting her by her side. He hesitated to let go. Only when Chelsey could no longer stand did she return to the bed and lie down. Yet, she kept glancing at her baby. It felt unreal, as if she was in a dream. The baby was still kicking and punching in her belly just the day before. How did he end up being born today?Everything happened too fast. Chelsey waited until she felt slightly better and looked less disheveled before asking Lucas to call Fred.As soon as Fred received the call, he rushed to the hospital. He could not even be bothered with his meeting.He sighed in relief when he saw Chelsey and the baby safe and sound.Chelsey sat on the bed and said weakly, "Uncle Fred, I remember what my mom told me.""Wh
Sandra flashed a satisfied smile as she wrapped her arms around Micah's neck and kissed him. "Please be gentle. I'm afraid it'll hurt… Mmm…"An hour later, Sandra lay limp in Micah's arms. Both of them were drenched in sweat.Although the car was not spacious, it did not affect Micah's performance. Sandra was very satisfied with him. He turned to look at the sleepy Sandra and gently asked, "Does it still hurt?""Yeah…"Sandra did not expect it to hurt so much to the point she'd cried in pain.Now, she was exhausted. She did not even have the strength to keep her eyes open.Micah reached out to gently wipe away Sandra's tears. "Are you satisfied?""Yeah," Sandra replied as she embraced him tightly. At that moment, all she wanted to do was sleep. Sandra then fell asleep. She had no idea how she returned to the hotel.When she woke up, it was already morning.Micah was lying beside her, and neither of them was wearing anything. Her eyes lit up at the sight of his hand
Micah's judgment may be somewhat clouded, but he was still aware that he and Sandra were in the car.It was their first time doing the deed. Wasn't it too intense for it to happen in the car?"Let's head back to the hotel. The car is too small," Micah said as he grabbed Sandra's hand, his voice hoarse but sexy. Sandra looked at him seductively. "Are you sure you can hold on until we return to the hotel? I can't stand it anymore. I want it now…"She stuck out her pink tongue and licked her lips as she spoke. Every move of hers was charming.Micah was both amused and helpless at the sight of Sandra's eagerness. He had never met such an unrestrained woman like her. She was indeed a lethal poison. Micah's throat felt like it was on fire. He swallowed hard and replied, "It's our first time. Let's not be hasty. We can enjoy it better in the hotel room."Sandra was not the only inexperienced one. It was also Micah's first time. He felt that doing it in the car lacked a sense
Sandra's suggestive tone caused Micah's heart to flutter, and indescribable images appeared in his mind again. His lips trembled as he nervously asked, "W-What do you want to do?""What do you think I want to do?" Sandra winked at him and then licked her lips. Everything was implied but left unsaid, understood without being spoken.Micah felt both excited and awkward. He cleared his throat before replying, "It's too fast.""We'll get there eventually. So, why not do it sooner? We can enjoy it in advance," Sandra said seriously.Once again, her logic left Micah at a loss for words.He took a deep breath to remain rational. Micah refused to let his instincts take the reins once more. "We've just started dating, and there's no guarantee we'll continue to do so. I don't want to hurt you if we don't work out."But Sandra did not seem to care. "Why is your thinking still so conservative in this day and age? I'm not concerned about it, so why should you?"She merely wanted hi
Sandra did not answer Xenia's question. Instead, she replied, "The crawfish here tastes good. It's big and fresh."But Xenia showed no interest in the crawfish. She was captivated by Micah, her eyes lingering on him."Sandra, is he your boyfriend or bodyguard?"Sandra shot Xenia an annoyed glance and answered, "He's my boyfriend. What's it to you?""Nothing much. Your boyfriend suddenly rushed onto the stage and disrupted the filming. Mr. Dodd was pissed. Tell your boyfriend he shouldn't do that again. Even if he wants to become famous, that's not the way."Xenia's words were somewhat sarcastic, leaving Sandra feeling uncomfortable.The latter retorted, "My boyfriend doesn't want to become famous. He rushed onto the stage because he saw I was feeling unwell. "If it weren't for him, I'd have died by now. And if someone dies, the filming can't continue, anyway."Sandra did not know hypothermia could be so severe. She thought she could have toughed it out.Fortunately, Micah h
Sandra could break up with Micah next month if everything went smoothly.She playfully winked at him and said, "It's your turn to feed me."Micah choked on his saliva upon hearing that.They were in public, so he dared not do it at all. However, Sandra had already opened her mouth."Hurry up and feed me."Left with no choice, Micah peeled a crawfish and fed her.After eating that, Sandra smiled and demanded, "I want you to feed me with your mouth.""Don't push your luck."At that point, Micah's face had turned red as a tomato.Despite being an upright person, Sandra had led him astray. His mind was now filled with unwholesome thoughts."I will push my luck," replied Sandra. She then pouted coquettishly. "Quick! Feed me!"She had thoroughly gotten the better of him.Micah became a man without principles, only capable of spoiling his girlfriend. He could not bring himself to refuse her demands.With a crawfish in his mouth, he turned to feed it to Sandra.She aggressi
Sandra did not want to order takeout at the hotel.So, she searched online for a highly-rated restaurant and asked Micah to drive there.Sandra had chosen an eatery that specialized in crawfish. Upon their arrival, she boldly ordered 22 pounds of crawfish, some side dishes, and beer. The crawfish soon arrived, and the plate was almost as big as the table. Sandra rolled up her sleeves and immediately dug in. She also poured beer for herself and Micah."I need to drive, so I can't drink," said Micah."Don't worry. We can just call for a driver. Let's drink together. It's no fun drinking alone."After saying that, Sandra picked up her glass and took a big gulp.She even put her feet up on the chair while eating, displaying her carefree demeanor.It was Micah's first time seeing a female celebrity who was unconcerned about her image. He suddenly found Sandra's bold and candid character rather adorable.As Sandra savored the crawfish, she paired each mouthful with sips of be
Trevor was even more handsome up close.He was a gentleman, smiling as he asked, "Can you stand steady?""I should be able to," answered Sandra.Initially, she was standing just fine, but then Trevor helped her. Sandra suddenly felt her legs go weak. Perhaps she could not stand steady now.Trevor helped her to the side and said, "You should sit here for a while. Continue filming when you feel better.""Alright."At that moment, Sandra hated herself for not bringing paper and a pen with her. Otherwise, she would have gotten Trevor to sign an autograph."He's so good-looking!" Sandra exclaimed inwardly.After that, Trevor returned to the stage. Owen dared not make a sound and only glared at Sandra, who innocently pursed her lips.How could Owen blame her? Trevor was the one who wanted to help her, after all. Suddenly, Sandra sensed an unfriendly gaze and instinctively turned to look. She immediately caught sight of Micah's darkened expression, his eyes gleaming with a hi
Sandra was not embarrassed by Micah's stare. Instead, she flirtatiously blinked at him and asked, "Do you want to join me for a shower?"Startled, Micah averted his gaze and quickly turned away. "Why didn't you close the door when you shower?"Sandra confidently replied, "Why should I close the door? You're not a stranger. Besides, you've seen every part of my body multiple times."Micah could not help but wonder if she was truly a woman. Why wasn't she shy or reserved? Sandra was bolder than any man. Micah gulped nervously before saying, "That's one way to put it. But don't you feel like you're at a disadvantage by letting me see your body?""If you think I'm at a disadvantage, why don't you show me yours? That way, we'll be even." Sandra then beckoned with her finger. "Come here. Let's shower together."At that moment, Micah felt that Sandra was up to no good, like a witch from a fairy tale.After hanging the shirt she requested on the wall, he turned to leave the b
Sandra burst out laughing after hearing that. She was surprised that Micah had a sense of humor and could crack jokes.Their relationship took another step forward without them realizing it.If it had not been for the filming in the afternoon, Sandra would have wanted to make love with Micah immediately. She wanted to get it done as soon as possible because she had been waiting for this day for too long. After giving birth, she could focus on her career without needing to worry about all these matters anymore.Sandra had made a deal with her parents. They would take care of her child, and she did not need to be involved. The child would grow up and inherit the family business, while she could do whatever she liked and live a carefree life.In actuality, Sandra had no desire to date or marry. She just wanted to be alone.She could find several men to accompany her if she ever felt lonely.Meanwhile, Micah was completely unaware of Sandra's plans. He was even planning to in