Raising a slight brow, Zivon replied, “It’s not like you can still wear your old clothes now. Also, allow me to remind you that I gave them away instead of throwing them.” …Damn it, he had a point… Gently patting her head, Zivon then said, “Alright, go pick out a dress that you like. Your friends and family are coming over to celebrate your return in a bit. You can use that chance to let them have a better look at Frank and Fabiola.” “…Don’t you think you’re spoiling me a bit too much…?” “So what if I am?” “…You’re going to make it increasingly difficult for me to leave, you know? With how much you’ve pampered me and everything, it’ll be impossible for me to find another man half as caring as you are…” Raising a slight brow, Zivon replied, “…And that’s not good?” “…I mean, when you put it that way… I guess it is. Love you!” Watching as she kissed his cheek before running off to pick some new clothes, Zivon couldn’t help but smile. If it was true that these tiny gestures
Naturally, everyone turned to face the voice… and there, standing in a dark blue shirt and some black slacks, was Mark. To think that he had actually come over! Though everyone was shocked, Xavia was undoubtedly the most startled. Hadn’t he still been in S City when she last contacted him? And why hadn’t he told her that he would come over then? Whatever the case was, her shock soon turned to glee as she walked up to him and said, “You’re not late at all! That aside, when did you arrive at Darlsbury?” Chuckling in response, Mark replied, “I’m actually here on business, but since I heard that you were coming home today, I figured that I may as well pay a visit. Anyway, here are some gifts for you and the newborns.” Looking at the three gifts that Mark had given to her, Xavia couldn’t help but feel increasingly awkward. After all, she wasn’t really used to gift-giving and receiving, especially among those she was familiar with… Just as she was wondering whether she should decline
“Yeah… Just consider the places she likes to go to, and if you find her, please let me know.” Nodding in response, Mark then rushed off, prompting Xavia to smile a little. Knowing Stella, no danger would ever come to her, especially since she was so well-versed in martial arts… She probably just needed some time alone or wanted Mark to worry about her. Mark himself now seemed to worry about her, and regardless of whether that worry was out of actual care or guilt, the fact remained that if this step could come into action, then the chances of him falling for her weren’t zero… Unbeknownst to Xavia, Zivon had been staring at her for a while… and the fact that she was still staring in Mark’s direction after that man had left made him slightly bitter. Glancing at the gigantic wedding photo hanging on the wall, he couldn’t help but lament the fact that he had good legs at one point, but now… Following a slight pause, he wheeled himself toward her before saying, “You know, it’s been
Watching as the silent woman hugged him tightly, Zivon couldn’t help but squint. These symptoms… Had she been drugged? But none of the people here today had any reason to drug her. …Whatever the case was, he needed to first deal with this situation. Alas, just as he was about to give Nathan a call, Xavia hugged him even tighter, causing his phone to drop to the floor. To make matters worse, he wasn’t even able to pick it up in time because she immediately kissed him on the lips! “Please don’t push me away, Hubby…! I feel so uncomfortable…! Please…!” whimpered Xavia between sobs… and within seconds, Zivon’s heart had softened. How couldn’t his heart melt when his beloved woman was acting so pitifully in his arms? Feeling an immense desire enveloping his body, he soon began kissing her back… and thanks to the fact that he had already been yearning for her for a while now, his gestures soon became a little rougher, till he was nothing more than a passionate beast. Alas, just a
Fast forward to the next morning, Xavia’s body felt expectedly heavy, though unlike usual, it wasn’t in pain… Groggily looking around her, she was quick to realize that neither Zivon nor the babies were in the room… Where had they gone off to? Unsure of what to expect, she quickly got out of bed… and thankfully, it didn’t take long before she saw Zivon taking care of the newborns in the yard. As it turned out, he had wanted to give them some gentle sunlight, and the sight itself melted her heart. After taking a deep breath, she walked up to him and greeted, “Morning!” Upon seeing Xavia who was still in her nightgown and slippers, Zivon paused for a moment before replying, “…Breakfast is in the kitchen. Have a change of clothes first before eating.” Nodding in response, Xavia went quiet for a while before asking, “…Um… Is… Something wrong…? Something about you seems off…” Though Zivon really wanted to tell her what was on his mind, he ultimately refrained since the newborns we
...Was he for real? He wanted a round two?! Quickly shaking her head, Xavia yelled, “N-no need for that! I remember everything now!” “Good to know… So tell me. What was with that drug, hmm?” asked Zivon as he squinted at her, instantly causing her to gulp. Knowing that there was no longer any point in playing dumb, Xavia sighed before muttering, “…Alright, fine! I drugged myself since I couldn’t bring myself to take the initiative without it… What else was I supposed to do when you’re always so gloomy because of your legs? I only wanted to help you regain your confidence… Again, I don’t think your condition is something to be ashamed about, and it’s my responsibility as your wife to do all this for your sake…” Naturally, her explanation made Zivon’s gaze fall. He already had a feeling that she had drugged herself, but to think that this was her reasoning… Before he could reply, however, she suddenly added, “All that aside, you clearly enjoyed yourself last night. I still rememb
“…Sorry, I was just thinking about you, so-” “Don’t apologize to me. Apologize to the babies instead,” replied Zivon with a sigh, prompting Xavia to go speechless. This man…! After glaring at him for a while, she bit his hand as hard as she could… but even though it hurt, Zivon didn’t flinch at all. In fact, when he saw how angry she was, his anger honestly began melting away… In the end, he patted her head before muttering, “As childish as ever, I see…” Sensing the adoration in his voice, Xavia couldn’t help but raise a slight brow as she stopped biting him… and after glaring at him for a bit longer, she was prompted to grumble, “…I hate you…” Pulling her into his arms, he then replied, “Oh…? So hating me prompted you to sleep with me…? If so, please hate me more…” Naturally, Xavia wanted to retort, but before she could say a word, his lips were already on hers… and within seconds, her mind went blank once more. As usual, his kisses slowly got more and more passionate… and
Quickly averting her gaze, Xavia meekly replied, “…Could you be a little gentler next time…?” …Had he been too rough earlier? He hadn’t really been paying attention to it since he was just happy to confidently be inside her again… Feeling slightly guilty, he awkwardly muttered, “…I’m sorry. I’ll be gentler next time…” Nodding in response, she then leaned against his chest before saying, “Thank you… Um… Could you take me to the bathroom first…? I need to get ready before the babies get hungry again… Speaking of which, if they get hungry…” Smiling in response, Zivon replied, “Don’t worry, I already fed them some powdered milk this morning…” “…Huh? I thought babies were super picky between powdered and breast milk,” said the startled Xavia. Raising a slight brow, Zivon replied, “Hey, they’re my kids, remember?” …Why was he saying that like it was a genuine explanation for their behavior? Regardless, it was great that he had taken care of that problem… Either way, it was shor
Staring in shock at the kneeling man, Yulia mustered her remaining sanity as she replied, “B-but you’re younger-” “Even if that’s the case, doesn’t that mean that I’m much more ‘capable’ than your older pursuers…?” …Why were his words so suggestive all of a sudden?! Forcing herself to calm down, she took a deep breath before saying, “…Elliot, I’m not sure what spurred this decision, but… I’m not the one for you. Please find someone your age. I’m sorry.” After saying that, she strode straight for the car… but before she could start the engine, she couldn’t help but notice how desolate he looked standing under the pouring rain… Clenching her fists, it took her a while to finally sigh and walk back to him… “…Are you really sure about this?” asked Yulia, much to Elliot’s delight. “I am! Please! Give me a chance! You won’t regret it!” …When he put it that way, all Yulia could do was help him up before finally deciding to return his kiss… Sure, things had taken a sudden, unex
She stared in horror as he removed his shirt right there and then! “W-what are you doing?!” yelped the startled woman as she quickly looked the other way. “…Huh? I mean, I’m drenched, so…” “E-even so, you shouldn’t change right in front of me!” “…Yulia, we bathed together as children… It’s not like you haven’t seen everything already…” “Y-you can’t compare that to this situation…!” “Fine, fine, I… Um… Go cook, I guess… I’ll go get a change upstairs first…” muttered Elliot as he headed upstairs. Yulia herself had to try her best to calm down! After all, Elliot had been plaguing her mind in the past few days, and… she even had dreams where he had… …No! She couldn’t be thinking about such things! She needed to cook! Maybe that would help get her mind out of the gutter! Once that was done, she’d leave and finally start devising a plan to get rid of him…! As Yulia scurried off, Elliot himself was currently staring at an old photo that showed him eating some candy in Yulia’
Just as she had arrived at her car, the president of the Halls Group suddenly walked up to her, a bouquet in hand! The Halls Group had collaborated several times with the Burtons before, and because of that, she was well acquainted with the man. Sadly, he had also proposed to her on multiple occasions… and though she kept rejecting him, he never seemed to get the hint! “There you are, Miss Burton… Since you’re off work, I was wondering if you’d join me for dinner tonight…” asked the charming man. Feeling awkward, she was just about to come up with an excuse when Elliot suddenly grabbed her by the waist and said, “Oh? Another one of your admirers, Yulia…? Sorry, but she already has a boyfriend, my man. If that doesn’t deter you enough, then you should know that she prefers her partners younger. Now please leave.” Startled to hear that, the man glanced at Yulia, his eyes begging for an explanation… Yulia herself was eager to just escape this embarrassing situation, but before s
With that tale done, it was now time to return to Yulia’s story… Ever since she was a child, she had undergone countless hardships with her mother… and even after she was able to reunite with her father, things didn’t go much easier from there. To make matters worse, Fabiola ended up getting kidnapped for the longest time, resulting in Frank ending up the way he was today… Because of all that, it only made sense that she’d mature much sooner than others her age, and unlike the naïve girl she used to be, she was an extremely competent woman today. Alas, because of how used she became with working, she soon lost the urge to find herself a romantic interest… Things continued that way until… Well, that time that Elliot… …Wait, what was she thinking?! He was younger than her, for heaven’s sake! Quickly shaking her head, she attempted to force herself to concentrate on work again… But before long, a knock was heard on the door. After being allowed in, the department manager entered t
Knowing that there was no point in keeping things a secret anymore, Rea took a deep breath before saying, “…Alright, so… The truth is, I’ve always been highly competent, but… I’ve been pretending to be useless just so that you’d eventually marry me… The trip my parents are taking… That was my suggestion too…” Feeling speechless, it took Frank a long while to reply, “…So you weren’t really drunk when you did all that last night?” Pursing her lips, Rea awkwardly muttered, “…I wasn’t… Luna suggested it, and since it sounded like a good idea to accelerate things…” …Fucking hell, to think that he had fallen straight into her trap without even putting up a fight! Watching as he glowered at her, Rea gulped before adding, “A-anyway, now that we’re married and there’s potentially a baby in my belly, you won’t divorce me, right…?” “…Oh, believe me when I say that divorce is the easy way out! From today onward, I’m making you pay for your actions for the rest of your life!” Fast forwa
Fast forward to the next morning, Rea awoke with a yawn… What a nice sleep… Wait. Why was she naked? And why was Frank…?! Her following scream immediately woke the icy man up… and upon looking at her, he was immediately reminded of what had transpired last night! Essentially, Rea ended up clinging to him, and though he initially wanted to just carry her to bed to let her rest… Damn it! Had she really been that sensual?! How had he lost control so easily?! His train of thought was cut short when he realized that Rea was bawling her eyes out… and after rubbing his temples, he was prompted to say, “…Why are you crying when you’re the one who initiated this? I’ll have you know that I never forced you-” “I-I know, but…! I’ve just…! This is my first time…!” whimpered the quivering woman, prompting Frank to purse his lips. As if he wasn’t in the same situation… “…You’re not alone there.” “It’s not the same! Men are free to sleep with whoever they want but when it comes to women, I’l
“Say, wouldn’t you agree that the food smells delicious…? Why don’t I teach you how to grill, Rea…? Oh, but make sure to take your clothes off first before we start! Wouldn’t want them to get dirty…” With how drunk Rea was, she wasn’t able to fully register his words… and just as he was about to touch her clothes, an icy voice roared, “Stop right there…!” Instantly feeling a shiver run down his spine, the man turned around… and to his horror, it was Frank! Young Master Burton’s perpetually icy son…! Why the hell was he here?! Before the frightened intern could think of how to even react, Frank walked up to him and growled, “Leave now before I chop your hands off…! Don’t make me repeat myself!” Nodding in terror, the man frantically bolted off… and once he was out of sight, Frank glared at the tipsy Rea before adding, “This is what you meant by learning how to be more responsible…?!” “Huh…? But the food really did smell super good… I want to learn…” mumbled the drunk woman.
After leaving his office, he headed off to look for Rea. She had said that she wanted to use the bathroom, but… It had already been half an hour since she disappeared. What trouble had that idiot gotten herself into this time? Thankfully, it wasn’t long before he found her laughing along with some of his interns… When the interns saw him, they were quick to bow and say, “Good morning, Mr. Burton.” Barely even glancing at them, Frank looked at Rea and said, “It’s time to head home.” “I… Won’t be following you back…” “…And why is that? Are your parents back?” “No, it’s just… These are my good friends back from school, and they’ve been staying together to learn to be more independent… With that said… I think that staying with them will be a good start for me to learn more about how the world works. Thank you for taking care of me up till this point, Frank… I won’t bother you anymore.” Raising a slight brow, Frank then looked at the interns for a while before saying, “…Are you
Regardless, after leaving her in the room, Frank returned to the shower to cool himself off… but no matter what he did, he simply remained irked. It got to the point where he couldn’t relax at all, and after wrapping a towel around his waist, he grabbed his phone to send his father a text. ‘Was there really nobody else who could’ve taken care of Rea?’ ‘What? Can’t even care for a woman properly.’ ‘I’m a busy man.’ ‘I trust in your time management skills.’ …Though he really wanted to tell Zivon that he had misplaced his trust in him, he didn’t want to disappoint his father either. With that, all he could do was clench his fists before giving Rea’s parents a call… “Hello? Frank? Why are you calling at this time of night?” “…When are you and Uncle Saltman returning, Aunt?” asked Frank who wanted them to take back their idiot already! “…Huh? What was that? Sorry, the line isn’t very good… I hope Rea isn’t giving you too hard a time! Don’t worry, we’ll be back after about a