Chapter 1088 - 562: Let Him Keep His Manly Pride

:"So you’re saying that it’s only acceptable when she’s prettier than me........" Her words carried a hint of teasing, a touch of annoyance, as her fingers gently traced his chest.

He loved her like this, loved it deeply. Joshua Hughes finally understood why he was so captivated by her in the beginning. What he wanted was for her to one day depend on him entirely, loving him wholeheartedly. Perhaps he had already fallen madly in love with her the moment they met. It might have been due to her captivating eyes, or perhaps it was the allure she exuded that night, or maybe it was the destined bond that had existed between them even before they met.

At the time, he used every means possible just to keep her, yet things always seemed to backfire. Through the journey to achieve a day when she would smile in his embrace, relying on him completely, he endured so much, went through numerous trials, and shed so much blood. But thankfully, it was all worth it; everything he did was not in vain. She was not a cold-hearted girl. Heaven knew how much he anticipated moments like today, just quietly embracing like this, already filled with endless reminiscence......

:"Isn’t there too much vinegar in today’s jellyfish salad? Why does it smell so sour to me?" His deep voice echoed from above her head, his breath, that purely masculine and chilly scent mixed with a faint musk, enveloped her completely. Avery Jane felt secure leaning against his chest, indulging in his aroma.

:"Sour?" Avery Jane wrinkled her nose, poking his firm chest with her finger: "How many women do you have? Joshua, it’s an era of gender equality, shouldn’t I find just as many men, compare them one by one, and then decide if I want to date you, if you’re the best?" This man really has the nerve to play innocent after taking advantage.

Avery Jane lowered her head, missing the cold and dangerous glint in the eyes of the man holding her......

He wasn’t angry; how could he be angry? Talking about the past, it’s always his fault, and he knew it was just her joking. But just hearing her say it like that, he couldn’t bear it......

Finding other men? He would never allow that. Joshua Hughes’s fingers played with her hair, as if trying to entwine her into his hands, to merge her into his blood.:"Avery, don’t joke like this........" He couldn’t take it, even if it was a joke, he felt like a massive excavator had gouged out a piece of his heart, leaving it bleeding and painfully raw.

:"You can act, but I can’t even say it? You’re so overbearing......" A gentle laugh blossomed like pale white pear blossoms in spring at her lips.

:"I’m only overbearing with you......" Joshua Hughes gazed obsessively at her smiling lips, lowering his head.......

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Julian Carter looked at the tightly locked door of the office, feeling a bit displeased in his heart. At such a time, still lost in romantic affairs, don’t even mention trying to soften those people’s bones. Upon encountering Avery Jane, even his own bones had softened, no need for anything else.

Outside the window, the ink-like night blanketed the entire Hughes Clan building, warm and cloying scents drifted through the air. Julian Carter found himself almost waiting as if he were turning into a tree stump.

:"Stop it........" Avery Jane used all her strength to push away the man clinging to her. His body wrapped around her like a solid quilt, suffocatingly hot, almost making it hard for her to breathe.....

Her rosy lips were slightly swollen, the man’s affectionate gaze lingered on her face, deep and lingering: "Are you coming to my place tonight, hmm?" His hoarse voice carried an enticing flavor. Avery Jane looked at him, firmly shook her head: "No, I have plans tonight. I need to go back first." Such an outright invitation; if she couldn’t understand it, she’d indeed be a fool, but she didn’t want this.

"Then I’ll take you home." Joshua Hughes steadied his breath, looking at her blush pink face, taking on the vibrant allure of peach blossoms on her ivory cheeks. She’s an easily embarrassed sweetheart, no rush, no hurry, this is enough......

:"No need, I’ll go back myself. You must have other things to do tonight, no need to take me." Avery Jane shook her head, she originally just wanted to deliver dinner, unexpectedly delayed by his clinging for quite a while.