Love At The Wrong Table

Emmanuel couldn’t contain his laughter at Mackenzie’s childish expression.

“Do we really need to compare things like this?” he chuckled.

“Of course! If a woman marries a man who loves her less, she’s at a

significant disadvantage,” Mackenzie replied seriously. Deep down, she

worried that he might take offense or feel unhappy with her words. However,

his response surprised her. Instead of getting upset, he said, “Well, it looks like

I’ll have to love you even more in the future. Otherwise, you’ll be at a

disadvantage!”

The atmosphere in the room shifted with that simple statement, leaving

Mackenzie stunned as she stared at him, utterly agog. His words came

straight from his heart, and this time he could truly feel the love Mackenzie

had for him-something he hadn’t realized before. Of course, he also felt the

depth of his own love for her, surpassing the initial infatuation he had

experienced.

surrounding air seemed to ignite. Then, Emmanuel took a step

hand.

his heart. At that

what he

driven by his primitive instincts, and

Before he knew

down to meet her soft cherry

Mackenzie’s body trembled intensely.

her! Annoyingly, though, this time it

fight, her body responded to

away. She slowly closed her

what he

Emmanuel had suddenly

with embarrassment, and he quickly took

“I’m sorry! I… I didn’t mean to!” Mackenzie

at his apologetic expression.

him at all, so

bear his apologies any longer,

coldly, “You’re in trouble if you dare to do this

After she delivered him a stern talking

retreated back into the room. She leaned against the

her chest,

covered his face, consumed by regret.