Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 283 Liberty cried for a long time and only put away the tears when Hank came home. She pretended to be asleep, but her ears were pricked up for the noise outside.

Ever since the domestic abuse, the couple had slept in separate rooms. Hank must be scared Liberty might cut him up in the middle of his sleep.

The bedroom door was pushed open, but Hank did not enter. Instead, he looked in from the door. Seeing that his wife and child were asleep, he closed the door and went to the bedroom next door.

With the door shut, he phoned Jessica.

“Mr. Brown.”

“We‘re not in the office. Call me Hank.”

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Hank spoke in a hushed tone so his wife could not hear him from the next room.

“Are you home, Hank? I was so worried about you. You drove home even though you had a lot to drink. I was worried sick. Don‘t do that again. It‘s dangerous to drink and drive. You’ll be in trouble if the traffic catches you for a DUI.”

over the phone and made him feel loved

I won‘t drive under the influence anymore. I’ll get someone to drive instead. Get some rest, Jessica. I

They had spent the whole night together before going back to their homes. Yet, Hank could not stop thinking about Jessica –

He missed her everything.

the

some sleep. We have work tomorrow. Goodnight. I‘ll miss you

the phone against her lips and made smooching sounds.”

it for me. You must make it up to me tomorrow. I want a French kiss. Jessica, I really, really want ...

“Goodnight, Hank.”

the call. Hank had

“That little flirt!

that‘s what I like

wired Jessica money in the amounts of

a playful

on top of the