“Landon, you’re home early today,” Jasper replied to Landon’s greeting.

“Darling, I’m home. Why don’t you give me a hug after a long day?” Landon beamed as he opened his arms at Lauren. The black coat, which was loosely draped on his shoulders, fell onto the floor, but he did not bother to pick it up.

Despite feeling oddly nervous, Lauren obediently went up to Landon and sneaked into his arms like an adorable kitten. He wrapped his tall and muscular body around her, carrying with him the warmth from the car heater that seeped into her skin. The warm sensation helped soothe her emotions.

“Landon, don’t be angry,” she mumbled in a voice only audible to them.

“Hm? Why would I be angry at you for no reason?” he whispered in a raspy voice.

“I-I…” Lauren had learned to carefully ponder her words before voicing them aloud. After some thinking, she chose to keep her thoughts to herself.

give me a kiss, and I won’t be

tiptoed and gave him a peck on

not enough to satisfy Landon. He pressed a hand on the

she smiled politely at the visitors. “Mr.

cup of

cup and looked away from Lauren and Landon

kiss was supposed to be a sweet and loving scene, but Alyssa was plagued by

Her grandfather, Newton, was in such bad health and could not look

kiss, Jasper calmly remarked,

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