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.

himself; a fact he knew since he was young. What made it even more difficult was other people around him relied on him to solve their

on their own merry without ever giving him a

cry or show weakness as the fate of the entire family rested on his

would question how he could be expected to take over the family’s business

was the first time Jeremy ever felt what it was like to be unconditionally protected by someone. It might sound laughable that a grown man like him needed to be protected by a petite woman like Corinne, but

met her at the coffeehouse that day, even though it

his lips and reached out to touch Corinne’s face, but he suddenly stopped himself

touch you now, but can I hug you after I’m back

I can do anything if he hugs me now. Besides, he never asked for permission before, so why is he acting all

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