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.

but 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 problems too.

after their marriage broke down. They went on their own merry

cry or show weakness as the fate of the entire family rested on his shoulders. Therefore, he needed to learn how to be

could be expected to take over the family’s business if he could not even

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,

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

lips and reached out to touch Corinne’s face, but he suddenly stopped himself when his fingers were centimeters away from her

to touch you now, but can I hug

frowned and pursed her lips. ‘It’s not like I can do anything if he hugs me now. Besides, he never

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