Chapter 18: You Are Mine

Emma stood across from him, wearing a soft white dress with a delicate bow tied at the nape of the neck. It easily revealed Emma's small shoulder blades and petite collarbone.

She nodded, not hiding her thoughts.

"I miss my mom…."

Ivan suddenly pulled her to sit on top of him, causing her to jump defenselessly into his lap. Her hands unconsciously wrapped around his neck, posing a shady posture. He loved hugging her like that. When Emma sat on his lap, she would be a head taller than him. Ivan only needed to raise his head, and he could kiss her easily.

"You've been away from your mother for just over a week. You already miss her?" he asked. He asked himself, "If he forced her to stay here with him for the rest of her life, would she bear it?"

"I have never lived so long away from my mother." She bowed her head in reply. From this angle, Emma could see Ivan's straight nose and thin lips. They are very… glamor.

Emma's pink lips moved, making Ivan a little uncomfortable and speechless.