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Returned to her ville at Hillerest One Restric Reese took a shower and donned her pajamas. After dressing, she heard the sound of the tire opening from outside.
She sighed softly as she pondered the right even at the bar and glanced at the salinesting in bed. Gathering her resolve, she picked up the hem and made her way unde Just as Lukas hung his coat, he spotted Reese approaching dutchung small and live in His brow furrowed. "You're not adeep yer Reese nodded and extended the box to him, saying, want to thank you for sening meer augin for you.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLukas saw the box and heard a familiar voice echoing in his mind. "Are you falling for that wa His expression darkened, his tone tinged with annoyance. "As I said, any man would have seed you. especially when we're legally married." Once the gift was given, there was no taking it back Reese stood her ground. "Well, I believe in tit for tat. I believe in reciprocity. Even though we're married, it doesn't mean you were obligated to save me. I prefer to be clear and not owe anyone anythin Lukas's gaze flickered, countless thoughts darting through his mind. Did Reese have ulterior moches using this gift as an opportunity? After all, a cufflink was a more intimate present, and wearing something she gave him might lead to ambiguous feelings. She might harbor expectations from this gesture.
Recalling how casually she referred to him as her husband during their playful moments, he realized that legal ties were one thing, but emotions were another. Lukas didn't want to entangle himself in any emotional complications with Reese.
His handsface darkened further as he spoke, "Reese, there's no need for the cufflink. I don't lack such things. As long as you don't harbor inappropriate intentions, I won't mistreat you. However, if there's a Chapter 57 woman who relentlessly pursues me, I won't be gentle with her either." Reese's face shifted, a surge of anger washing over her.
She recognized Lukas as the kind of person who wouldn't back down, even in the face of trivial matters. Their marriage had likely resulted from his challenged pride, and its impact on him had been minimal. leading to his agreement.
However, now that he had cto his senses, it appeared he feared her developing feelings becomi entwined with him, and extending that attachment beyond their one-year marriage contract Throughout her life, despite her family's mistreatment, she'd always garnered admiration at school. She had never been so directly scolded by someone.
Her strong-willed nature felt insulted.
Gazing at Lukas, her voice quivered with emotion. "Mr Strakovski, please be assured that I would never stoop so low as to cling to a man. That's the last thing I would do in my life." Observing her ire, Lukas arched an eyebrow. That's good. I hope you're not just saying that out of anger and trying to be brave for a moment!" Anger surged within Reese, but she curbed the impulse to lash out. Losing her temper over this was beneath her.
Retaining her poise, her tone becassertive. "Mr Strakovski, don't overestimate yourself. Are you so certain it'swho would harbor feelings and not the other way around?" Her question caught Lukas off guard, seemingly unprepared for her retort He responded with utmost confidence, "Rest assured, that's absolutely not a possibility." "Glad to hear it. Your assurance bringsgreat relief." Reese offered a sardonic smile.
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Lukas seemed to sense her reluctance and cast a fleeting glance at Reese before uttering "Lettell you this used to be a smoker, but E one day I made a decision to quit.
And just like that, I quit. Perhaps what others find hard to let go of, doesn't hold the sweight for me." In the end, he was utterly unfeeling. Reese could only keep her smile.
But that was irrelevant to her.
She didn't harbor any affection for him-she felt gratitude at most Meeting Lukas's gaze, she asserted confidently. "Mr Strakovski, I comprehend your concerns. You needn't Chapter 57
reiterate them. I can see it clearly myself. Our marriage is mutuallyn beneficial, and I'm well aware that the things you're worried about will never happen!" She glanced at the cufflink box in her hand, a self deprecating chuckle escaping her lips. "Handing this over was a mistake on my part. It won't happen again in the future." Reese retrieved the cufflink box and started to walk away.
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