Chapter 123 - Even Without It

His bothered heart was soothed by the care that was in her eyes.

Luke smiled and pulled her in his arms, putting a gentle kiss on her head. Jade laid her head on his chest and could hear the loud banging of his heart.

When it was time for Tim to go to bed, Luke volunteered to tuck him into bed.

Jade was reading a novel when Luke entered their room. He had a quick shower.

Jade was still reading when he walked out after donning his pajamas.

He laid down on the bed but did not sleep as he was waiting for her to sleep.

Considering that Luke could not sleep well with bright light, she put down the book and switched off the lampshade, leaving the dim light at the corner of the room.

As Jade lay down on the bed, Luke turned to face her.

"Do you want to say something?" Jade knew that there was something that's eating him up.

"Jadey, will you hate me if…" Luke couldn't continue what he wanted to say to her as fear overcame him.

He was not a fearful man but when it came to this woman