Chapter 27
Ralph circled the table and sat beside her, his arm gently wrapping around her waist.
“You don’t need to make any effort this time. Let me take the lead.”
He then picked up the knife and fork, meticulously dicing her steak before feeding it to her.
The blend of floral and savory aromas gradually softened her stiff limbs.
Guided by his touch, she finally leaned against his chest.
Ralph’s gaze burned as he watched her, seizing the last steak cube with his lips before pressing them against hers, kissing her mid-chew…
That night, Mary drifted in a daze from his kisses as he carried her back to their former
home.
His fingers laced tightly through hers, leaving no space between.
A sudden twinge in her leg flashed Karen’s frenzied sneer across her mind, making her push against him.
Ralph gently pinned her hands above her head.
His scorching lips brushed her ear as he rasped, “Mary, that child came from frozen sperm. I never touched her. You’re the only one I’ve ever had, the only one I want.”
His tender reassurances melted her resistance, her pushing hands going slack.
Her mind screamed warnings not to fall again, but her body surrendered to his relentless advances and desperate entanglement.
Three months later.
Mary’s new life found its rhythm.
She resumed her nursing duties, days passing in tranquil contentment.
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One evening, just as her shift ended, Mary’s phone buzzed.
[Waiting at our spot.]
Ralph’s message lifted her lips into an unconscious smile as she breezed through the hospital gates.
Spotting her, he strode over and passed her the drink.
“How was today?
Tired?”
He naturally took her bag while massaging her shoulder.
“Not bad.
Just sore legs from standing all day.”
Ralph immediately knelt, kneading her calves with practiced tenderness.
Passing nurses giggled, whispering, “Mr. Ralph picks up Mary daily-flaunting their love right at the entrance! Have mercy on us single dogs!”
Flushing, Mary nudged him. “Get up-everyone’s staring.”
Unfazed, he grinned up at her. “Why be shy about pampering my wife?”
Rising, he pecked her lips.
Mary’s cheeks flamed crimson.
Entering their home, the aroma of cooked food greeted them.
Ralph explained, “Been secretly taking cooking lessons. Tried my skills today.”
Mary whirled in surprise. “You learned behind my back?”
He ruffled her hair. “Had to. Keep the saying alive-win the heart through the stomach.”
Mary couldn’t help but laugh, suddenly remembering: “Our department’s corporate retreat is next week. We can bring plus-ones.”
Ralph’s eyes lit up: “I’m in.”
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“Aren’t you swamped with work?”
“Nothing’s more important than being with you.”
He leaned down to kiss her forehead, “Besides, I need everyone to know you’re mine.”
She laughed, pushing him away: “Childish.”
Ralph pinned her against the entryway instead, his arm circling her waist, nose brushing hers: “Only childish for you.”
His kiss descended gently as Mary closed her eyes, responding.
Outside, moonlight gently spilled through the window, enveloping the embracing couple.
Time seemed to still in that moment, leaving only the rhythm of their heartbeats.
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