In the dimly lit study, the air was thick with tension.

Chloe, fresh from a soak in the tub, was once again drenched in sweat. Caught by a man starved for months, she

knew the outcome would be memorizing.

Whenever she hesitated to compromise, she worried that Damon would strain her physically. The pain of childbirth

had scarred her heart, and the stitches that followed haunted her with every pull and twinge, making it an indelible

memory.

She was, in truth, frightened of that pain. Thus, it had become a no-go zone, both physically and psychologically.

But she couldn’t let her fear stop him forever.

It had indeed been too long.

At first, she was too shy to let him touch her because of her insecurity about her body, but as time dragged on, she

worried that he would only grow more fierce. And so, she had steeled herself for this encounter.d2

Thankfully, the anticipated pain never came.

Damon was relentless. Cradled in his arms, utterly spent, Chloe’s voice was a mere whisper, fragmented almost

beyond coherence, “Enough… it’s… time for… dinner.”

Damon, seemingly deaf to her plea, scooped her up and carried her back to the desk, where he pressed the

intercom button.

The phone was quickly answered.

“Hello.”

“Dinner is postponed by thirty minutes.”

“Alright.”

The maid hesitated before complying, then swiftly relayed the message to the kitchen.

Chloe cursed inwardly, regretting letting his desire build for so long. “The babies will probably start fussing soon.”

“There are plenty of people to tend to them.”

“But…”

“No excuses, you’re mine right now.”

He’d stressed this point many times, and she never took him seriously. Today was a lesson in action.

Resigned to her fate, Chloe clung to Damon’s shoulders, pressing her body against his, murmuring softly, “Be

gentle.”

tightened at her

expression, she instantly regretted her plea. “Don’t go too hard

was terse, his

This was

was a

after employee called, each eager

was initially hesitant, fearing too many guests would lead to chaos,

she gave

twins’ celebration to be grand and had spent days overseeing

children’s care fell mostly on Yasmine and

the afternoon, Yasmine entered Chloe’s bedroom with two bottles of formula to feed

weather had cooled, but the sunlight was warm. Chloe placed the babies by the window,

gentle rays.

had softened over the months of caring for the

will probably want to get involved in the celebration.

If he insists on coming,

dribble of milk from her grand-daughter’s mouth. “He probably

he really doesn’t have much to

a comfortable position, hugging

hand, gazed out the window before turning

can’t think of anything

about Presley’s frequent visits to see the children. But until her

from so much as holding them. He could

be chased

terrible in Chloe’s mind, but on this issue,

on

you at least make a

invitation?” Chloe

he wouldn’t accept such courtesy. In his eyes,

his right, and an invitation would be an

don’t insult him. On the day, Alyssa will probably know how to ‘insult’ him better

you.”

a redundant topic, so that was the reason.

do

he would come of his own accord, so why bother with such a thankless

“That’s between them, then.”

Yasmine fell silent.

Little Sun still too small to

support it.

chair, her gaze returned to

banquet is over, are you planning

she faced Chloe, her expression growing displeased. “What, you’re tired of

your place?”

it not long

Yasmine glared at her.

have your own property, and if that’s not enough,

“Fine, kick me out if I’m

“Don’t provoke me.”

be close to my

lips into a gentle smile, “You’ve been baby-watching for a hundred days. How many sets

sure you don’t want to tend to your own life?

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