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.”

grip tightened at

instantly regretted her

was terse,

This

was a

each eager

many guests would lead

gave

to be grand and had spent days overseeing

care fell

with two bottles of

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

gentle rays.

the months of caring for the twins, no longer the icy figure

probably want to get involved in the celebration. What are your thoughts?” Yasmine asked

remained unfazed. “He’s their great-grandfather. If he

a dribble of milk from her grand-daughter’s mouth. “He probably won’t cause any

he really doesn’t have

comfortable position,

supporting with one hand, gazed out the window before turning back

can’t think of anything

hospital stay, she’d heard about Presley’s frequent visits

barred him from so much as holding them. He could only look on from a distance, getting close

only to be chased away

mind, but on this issue, Yasmine seemed

spoken on his

you at least make a gesture?”

invitation?” Chloe

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

and

him. On the day, Alyssa will probably know how

you.”

had brought up such a redundant topic, so that was the reason. But

have to do with her, the

wouldn’t invite, yet he would come of his own accord, so why bother

“That’s between them, then.”

Yasmine fell silent.

find her Little

support it.

chair, her gaze

the celebration banquet is over,

faded as she faced Chloe, her expression growing

your place?”

not long

Yasmine glared at her.

own property, and if that’s

frown deepened. “Fine, kick me out if

“Don’t provoke me.”

be close to

been baby-watching

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

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