Kingsley hadn't eaten any food all day. Although his manners were graceful, in no seconds, he finished a plate of spaghetti. He ate up all the dishes she had made.
Sherman teased, "If people see you like this, they'll think you're a refugee!"
"You won't know how much I miss your food. How long I've missed them..." He took the glass of water and took a sip.
"Then it's my fault. I shouldn't have tempted you in the first place."
"That's true. And there is another thing I want to do now. I've missed it for so long too..."
Sherman asked curiously, "What's that?"
"A good night's sleep, holding you in my arms..." He replied, gazing deeply into her eyes.
Sherman knew how tired he was. She let out a soft sigh, "You could not have made yourself so tired. No need to get back in such a hurry."
"I wanted to spend New Year with you and our baby. It is the earnest wish in my heart. When I was in Norwood, I kept thinking about you. I can't stop it..."
Was she moved? Absolutely! An involuntary smile came on the corners of Sherman's mouth. She dragged him over and made him lie down on the bed. Then she took off his slippers. She also got on the bed and asked him, "Tonight, as everybody else is celebrating New Year, I'll stay by your side and have a good sleep with you..."
Kingsley narrowed his eyes slightly. He was all smiles, on his eyebrows, at the corners of his mouth.
He clutched her into his arms, so tight, so firm that it was as if they could feel each other's souls.
Sherman loved this feeling, this closeness. She took a deep breath. She was content, "Thank you. You gave m e a big surprise. You make me so happy."
For a woman, not just any man could give her such kind of feeling. It was lucky to meet such a man.
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