âStephieâ¦â Steven seemed to be restraining himself as he lowered his head to kiss my neck.
I wanted to avoid it, but there was nowhere to hide.
âWe are husband and wifeâ¦â It was like he was telling me, reaffirming our relationship, yet also reminding himself.
I felt he was a bit of a lunatic. Itâs hard to change his thoughts. I could only slowly influence him.
âLetâs sleep, youâre delirious from the feverâ¦â I tried to coax him to sleep, but he remained indifferent. He held onto my hands and gazed into my eyes.
âStephieâ¦â he called my name.
âI like you,â he confessed.
My heart skipped a beat. Since being reincarnated, my thoughts had always been on the murderer.
I just wanted to find out the murderer and seek revenge on Michael and Yasmin.
Toward Steven, I felt more pity, wariness, and suspicion. I wonât fall in love again.
Besides, Steven was confessing to Stephany, not me, Stephanie.
Actually, I envy Stephany. She could make someone so infatuated despite their foolishness.
âOkay, I understand,â I murmured softly. âGo to sleep, youâre hurting me.
Steven continued to look at me and shook his head. âYou donât knowâ¦â
âI really do,â I said, trying to reassure him.
âWhen did you start liking me?â I suddenly felt curious.
When did Steven fall for Stephany?
If Steven ever found out that Stephany was dead and I had taken her place, would he go crazy?
Would he want to kill me?
âAt eight years oldâ¦â Steven answered seriously.
Eight years old? This geniusâ early romance is quite unique.
âIâve liked Stephie for many years.â He buried his head in my neck, his voice muffled, shy, as if confessingâ¦
This sensation of his, similar to a warm and obedient creature voluntarily seeking solace, is perilous, yet it strangely brings a sense of comfort.
âAlright, letâs sleep,â I said with mixed emotions. But he wouldnât sleep, just kept shifting around.
312 âIâm pregnantâ¦â I warned him not to overstep.
âStephie⦠Iâm feeling unwell,â he looked up at me with a pitiful expression, his big eyes pleading for comfort.
Could he truly be switching between dual personalities? That gaze⦠itâs heartbreaking, even though he was fierce in the fight and in the alley.
âYou canât, even if youâre uncomfortable. Itâs early pregnancy,â I warned him, gesturing for him not.
to mess around.
His eyes welled up, looking at me with a wounded expression, refusing to get up from me.
I could guess what he wanted to do.
âSteven!â I gritted my teeth, blushing from his nuzzling. But he didnât listen, tightening his grip on my fingers.
I felt tense all over, and my face flushed.
I looked away, unable to meet his gaze because he was too captivating.
My breath was warm, and my ears were burning.
In my past life, when Michael bullied and tormented me, it was merely to vent his anger.no joy or anticipation in matters between men and women.
Having a child with Steven was purely for the sake of a purpose.
I blushed and couldnât look at Steven. I could only feel the warmth of his fingertips.
It seemed like he cared about the child I was carrying, not making any unreasonable demands besides asking for help.
âYou⦠stop it!â I was becoming annoyed.
âStephie⦠hot,â he hugged me from behind, murmuring that he felt hot.
âYou have a fever, go to sleep,â I comforted him. Who behaved like this? Like a wild animal in heat during mating season.
But at least he could restrain himself and be patient.
Steven held me and drifted off to sleep heavily. But I had insomnia.