Chapter 1254
Angela glanced at the time and felt her impatience intensify. She glanced over her shoulder at the simple welcome-
home arrangement she had just created. There was a bouquet of fresh flowers, a bottle of fine red wine, and
several scented candles lit and slickering in the dim apartment. Indeed, this was the ideal and romantic setting for
her husband to return home. As for the gift. she believed she was the best gift she could give him.
The seconds ticked by slowly, and Richard had informed her that he would be home by 9.00PM, which was only five
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtminutes away. Moreover, he was a man of his word, and punctuality was Typically his Achilles heel. So, Angela was
sure he would be home on the dot.
Angela spent the next five minutes slowly tasting the wine in her hand, then looked down as the minute hand ticked
slowly toward the number ’12’ on the face of the clock. She sighed and tolerated Richard’s slight tardiness as long
as he arrived home safely. She had just begun to consider the possibility when she heard a soft beep from the door.
The audible beep signified that the fingerprint was successfully read. Angcla immediately set down her glass of
wine and sprinted toward the door upon hearing the door open. A man was taking off his shoes and putting on his
slippers. It could only be Richard.
Angela’s lips curled into a smile as she approached him slowly and enticingly. She was proud that he was a man of
his worl. She appreciated that he never abandoned her or made empty promises.
“Darling. I want a hug.” she whispered as she spread licr arms wide and waited to be crnbraced. She resembles a
lonely kitten who was desperate for some attention.
Richard immediately removed his coat bccausc he did not want the dust and dirt on it to get on his precious wife. I
le gazed at her appreciatively before extending his arms to pull her into his embrace. He pressed his check against
hers and murmured next to her car, “Have you been wearing this all night? You’ll catch a cold.”
She tilted her head up and grinned mischievously at him. “Yes, but you’ll be around to take care of inc.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe pressed his forchead against hers and said, “I have no intention of letting you catch a cold.”
Angela was carried to the couch by Richard. She wrapped her arms around his neck, kissed him just above his
jawline, and mumbled softly, “I’ve missed you.”
“Let me first take a shower. I’ll return in a flash,” he spoke softly.
She clung to him stubbornly. “Don’t. I won’t mind, and besides, you’ll have to shower afterward anyway,” she
whispered coyly.
Richard gulped, and his breathing became a little heavier as he gazed down at Angela. It appeared that she had
missed him more than he had anticipated. “Did you really miss me that much?”