"I still have something to take care of tonight, just a quick trip. I'll be back early tomorrow morning," Ben explained.

"Almost married, and you're still such a workaholic?" Mrs. Lucas sighed.

Ben glanced at Jamie. "The client in T City insisted on a meeting. It's been scheduled for a while, and I can't cancel."

Jamie smiled gracefully. "Go ahead then. The sooner you leave, the sooner you'll be back. Just be careful."

"Gonna miss me?" Ben teased, a playful glint in his eyes.

"Stop it. Of course not," Jamie replied, tugging at the corner of her mouth in exasperation.

As she walked him out, Ben looked around to make sure no one was watching before leaning down to press a quick kiss to her forehead. "Wait for me."

Jamie shook her head, amused, and nodded lightly. "Alright."

*

an hour away. Ben had barely checked into his hotel when there was a knock

celebration-premium vintage wine for our guests to

him inside. A faint, unreadable smile appeared on his

smile. "We haven't

press further and watched as the waiter left. He shut the door, placed the tray on the table,

the middle of the night, faint shuffling

kicked in, and his eyes snapped open. Someone was already entering the

light, catching the intruder off

brows furrowed as

kick in soon. With a

and wrapped her arms around Ben, her voice low and sultry. "Ben, I know you're uncomfortable. Let

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255