Caroline’s POV:
On our way back from the hospital, Charles was very quiet. He placed his hands on his knees and
lowered his eyes. I couldn’t even begin to guess at the thoughts running through his mind. Curious
about what could have put him in such a mood, I tapped his shoulder.
“Were you scared in the hospital?”
When I stared at his gloomy face, I became convinced that he was indeed scared, otherwise, why
would he be acting so strangely?
Back to our house in Garden Street, Charles followed me to the door of the bedroom.
“I want to sleep with you.” He held me from behind and gently rubbed his chin against my head.
“No, I’m pregnant. It’s inconvenient,” I murmured, lowering my head.
While I enjoyed his tenderness, it suddenly occurred to me that it had been several months since we
last had sex. On the night of the proposal, he did nothing but held me in his arms and slept the whole
night.
Was he really… impotent? Feeling conflicted, I looked down his body and stared at his private part.
Face flaming a deep red, I looked away immediately.
“What are you thinking about?” Charles asked in a low voice.
At the question, I suddenly realized the direction my thoughts had strayed into. Lowering my head, I
ducked my head and didn’t dare meet Charles’ gaze.
“Nothing. I’m going to sleep with James tonight.”
“What about me?” Charles grumbled, tightening his grip on my waist. I slapped the back of his hand
and gave him a reproachful look.
“You can sleep wherever you want. It has nothing to do with me.”
“Then I want to sleep with you.” Charles leaned over and peppered kisses all over my neck. Every inch
of skin that his lips grazed became hot to the touch. I gasped unconsciously and bent my head, giving
him access to my neck.
The bedroom door was suddenly pushed open and James walked out. He stopped short and stared at
us curiously.
“Daddy, Mommy, are you kissing?” Nonplussed, I stared at James for a few seconds before I
remembered the position Charles and I were in.
Hurriedly, I shoved Charles’ hand away and leaned towards James. Gently, I ran my fingers through his
soft hair and asked, “Why are you still awake?”
“I am waiting for you. I want to sleep with Daddy and Mommy!” James blurted, his innocent eyes wide
with expectations.
My heart melted as I held his little hand in mine.
“James, only the two of us will sleep together tonight. Daddy won’t sleep with us.”
“Why? Did Daddy make Mommy angry again?” James planted his hands on his waist and glared at
Charles angrily.
“Dad, apologize to Mom now! Otherwise, you can’t crawl into Mommy’s bed tonight!” I didn’t expect
that this little boy even knew these words.
Flushed, I raised my hands to cover my face and then looked up at Charles fiercely.
“Did you teach him these words? James has been led astray by you!”
Instead of being remorseful, Charles chuckled lightly. He gripped my shoulders and forced me to look
into his eyes as his smile faded.
“Caroline, I have nothing to do with those women. In fact, I had already declined Mr. Carter’s invitation
earlier in the morning.” forgive him! I haven’t slept with you two for a long time! I really want you to
sleep with me!”
No wonder James was still awake at such a late hour. It turned out that he was here to help Charles.
I pinched the tip of James’ nose lightly. I looked at the father and son who were echoing each other and
became convinced that Charles was the mastermind of this scene. He had played this trick for the sole
purpose of spending the night with me.
“Since you and your father are so inseparable, James, you can sleep with your father tonight.”
“Caroline, as parents, shouldn’t we fulfill our son’s wish?” Charles looked down at James and then
turned to look at me. His deep eyes were earnest and beseeching.
I looked away calmly, unmoved.
Charles sighed helplessly, bent over, and picked James up.
“It seems that we can’t sleep with Mommy for the time being. I’ll sleep with you tonight.”
Struggling in his arms, James declared, “Daddy, Mommy said I could sleep with her.” Snorting, Charles
patted James’ buttock.
“You wish! I won’t let you sleep with my wife if I can’t sleep next to her as well.” James stopped
protesting and Charles carried him to his room.
At midnight. I was roused from my sleep when a sudden noise disturbed the quiet room. The noise was
from outside the door.
I struggled to open my heavy eyes and looked in the direction of the door.
The door was pushed open, and a tall figure walked steadily to the bedside. The moonlight shone
through the window and I was able to see his handsome face clearly.
“Charles, why are you here?” Still silent, Charles got on the bed and lifted the quilt before laying next to
me.
He gathered me into his arms and murmured into my skin, “Caroline, I missed you so much that I
couldn’t fall asleep.” He put his forehead against mine, and the affection in his deep-set eyes couldn’t
be ignored.
When I stared into his bottomless eyes, I was lost for a moment and my heart raced. However, I did my
best to appear unaffected. “Is James asleep?”
“Yes. I had to sneak in here so I wouldn’t wake him up.”
Charles pulled me into his arms and kissed the corner of my lips. The kiss was affectionate and gentle
and I pushed my body closer to Charles’, indulging in the kiss, Peharps the darkness gave me the
courage I didn’t usually have, or I simply missed him. Either way, I wrapped my arms around his neck
and kissed him back
Our kiss petered out after a while. Charles held me closely and rested his chin against my temple,
looking satiated and relaxed.
Embarrassed, I pushed his chest and said, “It’s time for you to go back.”
“Let me hold you for a while.” Charles tightened his grip on my waist. The atmosphere became
amorous as his heavy gasps became the only sound in the quiet room. His presence was so soothing
that I was lulled to sleep. In a trance, a low voice rumbled in my ear.
“Caroline, good night.”
Charles’ POV:
After Caroline fell asleep, I left the room reluctantly. It was a long night because Caroline was not in my
arms
When I woke up in the morning, I asked James to get dressed and wash up by himself, and then I went
downstairs to the kitchen.
Janet was already in the kitchen and making breakfast for us. I walked in, rolled up the sleeves of my
shirt, and ordered her, “Go and take care of James. I’ll make breakfast.”
“Mr. Moore, are you going to take away my work again?” Janet put down the things in her hands, a sad
look in her eyes. “Yes, you are right.”
Janet had no choice but to leave her preparations for breakfast and went upstairs to help James. After
breakfast, I sent James to school and drove to the company. Richard walked in and put a file on my
desk.
“Mr. Moore, Adam suddenly fainted before the trial. He is receiving treatment now.” I opened the file
and looked through it. After reading all of its contents, I threw it back on the table.
“Can the police keep an eye on him?”
“Since he has escaped once before, the police are being more watchful and vigilant this time around.”
My confidence in the police’s ability to do their job was high, so I didn’t pursue the topic any further.
However, I was unable to shake the worry I felt. I stared at the file for a while before turning my
attention to Richard.
“Double the number of Caroline’s bodyguards. You have to choose the best bodyguards. I don’t want
her to be in any danger again, understand?” I reminded him.
“Got it.” Richard nodded.
I waved my hand at him, indicating for him to leave. And then I buried myself in work.
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