James felt as if his heart was pounding in his chest. He had never experienced such nervousness in his entire life.What's wrong with him?He gingerly raised his hand and touched the zipper of her dress, feeling a lump in his throat as his eyes were captivated by her soft, flawless, white skin.Alice clutched her dress tightly around her thighs when James's fingers accidentally brushed against her skin. She trembled, her breath catching in her throat. Except for Lucas, no man had ever touched her, so her body was incredibly sensitive to the touch.A spark seemed to ignite within her body when James's fingers made contact with her skin again. She bit down on her lips so hard that she feared they might start bleeding soon.The first time his fingers touched her skin, it was accidental, but the second time, James intentionally brushed his fingers against her. As his fingers grazed her skin, he could feel her body reacting just as his—they were both trembling.Once he zipped the dress to t
As she stepped out of the elevator, her mobile began to vibrate inside her bag. She pulled it out and her breath hitched in her throat when she saw the caller ID - it was Lucas.He had never called her before. Alice nervously bit down on her bottom lip, her hand trembling as she stared at the screen."Why is he calling me? Did he return already?" Questions raced through her mind."He must have returned," she mumbled to herself, but she didn't answer the call.Perhaps he had come home and, not finding her, wanted to know her whereabouts. But why now? He had never shown such concern for her before.Then again, she had never been late getting home before. She was always there with a smile whenever he returned home.Alice tried to shake off the thoughts that were scaring and panicking her, quickly putting her mobile back into her bag and heading to her room. If she answered his call, he might freak out on her, and she feared she would weaken and run back to him, something she couldn't aff
Alice let out a moan as his tongue slid into her mouth, their passionate kiss deepening. Her body arched in response, and her hands instinctively found their way into his soft hair. Lucas moved his lips over every inch of her body, leaving her with sensations akin to a hungry beast exploring its prey.Alice had never witnessed this side of him before. He had always been the epitome of strictness and elegance, never once deviating from his composed demeanor. However, today was different, and something seemed off about him.Each of his movements seemed to carry a heavy sense of punishment directed at her.His stern approach overwhelmed Alice, leaving her physically and emotionally drained by the time he finally distanced himself from her and collapsed beside her on the bed, it was like death for her. Both of them lay there, their breaths heavy, bodies sweaty.Alice pulled up the blanket and wrapped it around herself, closing her eyes. Lucas turned his head and gazed at Alice.As he obse
The ride was filled with an uncomfortable silence. Alice was lost in her thoughts, and James seemed to sense her unease. He cleared his throat, attempting to break the tension."Are you doing okay?" James asked, concern lacing his voice.She hesitated for a moment, trying to come up with an excuse."Oh, it's just a rough night's sleep. Nothing to worry about."Though unconvinced, James nodded, deciding not to press further."Alright, if you say so. But remember, I'm here if you need to talk."Alice nodded, appreciating his understanding.As they reached her office, Alice got out of the car and turned to James, offering a genuine smile."Thank you for the ride and for being so understanding, James. I appreciate it."He smiled back, reassuringly. "Anytime, Alice. Remember, if you need to talk or if there's anything I can do to help, just let me know."She nodded appreciatively, feeling a sense of warmth from his support. "I will. Have a good day, James.""You too, Alice. Take care," he
Alice sighed as she absentmindedly played with her food on the plate."I'm considering taking a break until the delivery. What do you think?" After pondering for a while, she looked at Siya.Siya let out a worried sigh and nodded."I think that's the right decision, but can you handle it?" Siya had concerns about Alice's mental state.Since Alice had discovered her pregnancy, she had been under a great deal of stress. Staying home all day might exacerbate her anxiety."I'll work as a freelancer," Alice explained.Siya agreed with Alice's plan, understanding that it was a reasonable choice. Finding new work in her current state would be nearly impossible, and freelancing would provide her with more flexibility during this challenging time.The next day, Alice made her way to the company, clutching her resignation letter in her trembling hand. It was a difficult decision, and her heart was heavy with the weight of it all.As she entered the office, she felt a sense of anxiety, knowing t
Alice was afraid that if she moved too much, he might discover her growing belly. So, she ceased her struggles and allowed him to kiss her.As she stopped resisting, Lucas pulled her closer, but Alice maintained some distance between them. She was determined not to let her body touch his, as that would reveal her rounding belly.Lucas grew increasingly frustrated by her reluctance. He vented his anger by biting, sucking, and licking her lips.Alice could feel the intensity of his emotions, and before he lost control completely, she decided to kiss him back.Lucas was satisfied with her response, and his anger gradually subsided. He had missed her touch, her kisses, and the feeling of her body against his. Since their divorce, he had been restless, but now, he felt a sense of calm, if only for the moment.Kissing her was not enough for him, but for now, it would have to do. Lucas pulled away when he sensed Alice's labored breath.He rested his forehead against hers, and they both breat
James was trying to process this information."I had no idea. I mean, you never mentioned any of this before.""I'm so sorry for not telling you earlier," Alice apologized, looking down at her lap."It's just that everything happened so quickly, and I was trying to adjust to the changes in my life."James tried to process this unexpected revelation. It was a lot to take in.Alice continued, "The reason I'm telling you all this is because... I don't want to keep it a secret. I thought you should know."James's expression filled with concern. "And now, you're pregnant?"Alice nodded, her gaze dropping to her belly. "Yes, and it's been quite a surprise for me too. I didn't plan for any of this.""What about your husband? Did he know about your pregnancy?" James inquired."No, he doesn't, and I don't have any plans to tell him," Alice replied with a hint of sadness. James was taken aback by her response. He couldn't help but ask."Why did you get divorced?"Alice fell into silence. She co
The day passed by, and Alice had her medical checkup.After the checkup, Alice headed to James's office. She was carrying her medical reports with her. James was waiting for her in his office."Hello, Alice," James greeted her as she entered the room."How did it go?"Alice sighed with relief."Everything seems fine. The doctor said I'm healthy, and the baby's doing well.""That's great to hear," James replied, genuinely happy for her."I brought my medical reports. Could you take a look and tell me if it's safe for me to travel?" Alice asked, handing over the folder containing her reports. She had already consulted with her doctor but she also wanted to see him her reports.James accepted the folder and began reviewing the documents. After a few minutes, he looked up at Alice."Your reports seem fine, Alice. Everything looks normal. If you take the necessary precautions, traveling should be safe for you and the baby. But make sure to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and avoid any