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.”

her concern for Hank over the phone

get someone to drive instead. Get some rest, Jessica. I just want

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

He missed her everything.

much to drink because the mere thought of Jessica set his loins on

work tomorrow. Goodnight. I‘ll miss you in

phone against her lips and made smooching

“The kiss doesn‘t do it for me. You must make it up to me tomorrow. I want a French kiss.

“Goodnight, Hank.”

on purpose, Jessica coquettishly said goodnight and hung up the call. Hank had the hots for Jessica, but the latter kept leading him on, refusing to take their relationship one step

“That little flirt!

I like

a bit too much, Hank wired Jessica money in the amounts of 143 and 1,437

adding a playful text

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