NovelOnlineJulian and Helena, though led away by their parents, were practically strangers to the couple, having met their in-laws for the first time.
Hertha was worried sick that the kids would be frightened or throw tantrums from not seeing her for a long stretch, fearing her parents wouldn't be able to handle their meltdowns. "Take a look at this," Ethan said, pulling sdocuments from his briefcase.
As Hertha started to focus on the jewelry designs, Thalassa shot a meaningful glance at Lysander.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLysander was holding the documents for the designs she was supposed to work on, yet he hadn't handed them over to her.
She looked at Lysander, but he seemed not to notice her gaze, leisurely sipping his tea as if he wasn't in any rush to get down to business.
Seeing Lysander ignoring her, she politely said, "Mr. Sinclair, is there anything in those documents I can help with?" If her look wasn't hint enough, Thalassa's words certainly were direct.
After she spoke, her hopeful eyes met his as he calmly placed his teacup down, his deep gaze flicking over to her, saying, "No rush." Thalassa was puzzled. What did he mean by 'no rush'? Wasn't the whole point of this meeting to tackle work- related issues? Hertha had already dived into work mode, and here she was, still waiting for the documents, being told to take it easy! Thalassa had always found Lysander's thoughts elusive, and now more than ever.
After about half an hour, Hertha had meticulously explained the technical issues with the designs to Ethan. Ethan's response was, "I don't sweat the small stuff; just discuss it with our project manager." Hertha gritted her teeth, "Mr. Ethan, you're such a jerk! Why didn't you say so earlier? I've been talking my mouth dry for nothing!" G NOW PLAY YOUR FAVOURITE GAMES ON Ethan offered her a cup of water with a teasing remark, "Ms. Kensington, have stea. Maybe it's best you sit closer to our director; he's a bit hard of hearing. I thought he might've misheard the important details you were sharing." Hertha was at a loss for words.
Sipping the water Ethan handed her, she hurried through her explanation to save tand possibly get hsooner.
Without objection, she moved her chair next to Alaric, pointing out the details in the documents she had previously discussed with Ethan.
Hertha was earnest, and Alaric initially focused on the documents. However, his gaze gradually shifted to Hertha's face.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer big eyes and the classic rosy-cheeked face, possibly flushed from irritation or haste, resembled a ripe apple.
The more he looked, the more tempting it became, sweet and m tender, reminiscent of the the and Hertha first got entangled. Alaric's gaze turned dreamy, admiring Hertha's side profile, her slightly chubby cheeks adding to her charm.
The more he looked, the sweeter she seemed to him.
Midway through her explanation, Hertha felt Alaric's warm breath on her cheek, a bit heavy, which felt oddly off.
She abruptly stopped talking, turned around, and her wide wide eyes met m Alaric's intense gaze, sparking an almost tangible fire between them.
Feeling the heat from Alaric's stare, Hertha's heart skipped a beat. The next second, she flicked Alaric on the forehead, exclaiming, "Alaric, I'm here talking my throat dry, and you're daydreaming on me!" S'a''h th' Find Øel.n't website on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality. X
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