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    Once beyond the dining room threshold, Hugh shivered theatrically, rubbing his arms as if to dispel an eerie sensation. Turning to Aron, he whispered, “Cole breaks new boundaries of brazenness daily!” Aron wordlessly mimicked the gesture, offering noment. Paulina and Myles struggled valiantly to contain their bubblingughter.


    Back in the dining room, Elliana cast Cole a look of fond exasperation before silently taking up her knife and fork. She sliced the steak into delicate morsels, offering them to him one by one.


    Cole propped his chin on his palm, watching her intently. He epted each bite with deliberate gratitude, savoring both the food and her attentiveness. “Honey, you truly embody the essence of a wless wife,” he murmured appreciatively between bites.


    Elliana’s eyes flickered toward him, but she chose silence over response.


    Without warning, Cole leaned across and captured her lips in a tender kiss.


    The taste of steak and peppery sauce lingered on his lips, unexpectedly invading her senses. The sensation left her momentarily breathless. She swallowed thoughtfully. Was this the vor of love?


    Observing her dazed expression, Cole’s heart surged with affection. Unable to resist, he showered her with several swift, gentle kisses before leaning close to whisper, “I possess the potential to be an exemry husband.”


    With that, he selected a morsel of fish, meticulously removed every bone, and offered the piece to her.


    Elliana parted her lips, epting his offering.


    Cole’s smile deepened as his gaze caressed her face. “Honey, we’ve already mastered the art of being the perfect wife and husband. When might we begin practicing for parenthood?”


    Elliana raised an eyebrow. Was he subtly suggesting she bear his child? Her lips curved into a delicate pout, her tone both yful and resolute. “That entirely depends on your performance. Should you show off as excellently, I might consider carrying your child.”


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    “I shall strive for excellence beyond measure,” Cole replied, his eyes dancing with devilish charm.


    Without hesitation, he leaned forward and brazenly stole another intoxicating kiss.


    Elliana stifled an exasperated sigh. This man clung to her like morning dew to a leaf. If they maintained this lovey-dovey dynamic daily, would her career ambitions slowly dissolve into nothingness? After their excessively tender dinner, they retreated to their shared bedroom.


    Despite Cole’s notorious workaholic tendencies, an unusual drowsiness seemed to im him tonight. While he’d certainly exaggerated his weakness earlier, genuine fatigue lingered beneath the performance—his injuries demanded proper recuperation.


    Elliana guided him through his evening routine before helping him into bed. Honoring his soft-spoken request, she slipped beneath the covers beside him, mirroring their arrangement from the previous night.


    Cole surrendered to slumber almost immediately.


    Once his breathing settled into the deep rhythm of genuine sleep, Elliana delicately extracted herself from his encircling arm and eased out of bed. She glided across the floor with practiced stealth, easing the door shut behind her with barely a whisper. She needed to find Myles. Though her rtionship with Cole had evolved into something intimate, certain secrets remained hers alone. Uncovering the truth behind their marriage certificate required continued ndestine investigation.


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