A look of surprise flashed across Jeremy’s eyes. “What? You don’t hate me now? Little rascal, how am I ever going to be worthy of you if I don’t take care of the problem first?”

Corinne frowned and said sternly, “Of course you need to take care of the problem. But must you go now? Why don’t you wait until the baby’s born and then go?”

Jeremy could tell Corinne was worried about him, so he narrowed his eyes and teasingly asked her, “Why should I do that?”

Corinne looked down and bashfully replied, “I might not be able to go rescue you if the baby comes when you’re in trouble…”

Jeremy looked at her quietly, and his cold gaze gradually softened.

never had anyone to rely on but himself; a fact he knew since he was young. What made it even more difficult was other people

their own merry without ever giving him a thought. It was as if they forgot he

the adults around him repeatedly told him he could not cry or show weakness as the fate of the entire family rested on his shoulders.

would come help him up even when he fell and broke his bones. Instead, they would question how he could be expected to take over the family’s

unconditionally protected by someone. It might sound laughable that a grown man like him needed to be protected by a petite woman like

her at the coffeehouse that day, even though it was an accident,’

to touch Corinne’s face, but he

touch you now, but can I

anything if he hugs me now. Besides, he never asked for permission before, so why is he acting all polite right

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