Raeleigh briefly looked at Jepherson and said, "Since you're planning to stay the night, do you want to take a bath? I'll go and start the bath." Raeleigh stood up and made her way into the bathroom. However, Jepherson got up and held her from behind. He kissed her neck and said, "Why don't you join me?"
Jepherson's voice was low and hoarse, full of desire. Raeleigh did not know what was wrong, but she felt a sharp pain in her heart and could not utter a word.
After a long time, Raeleigh raised her hand to stop Jepherson from touching her. She turned around and said to Jepherson, "I am feeling a little unwell. I spent the entire day playing poker. Let's not do it today."
Jepherson wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her into his arms. He lowered his head to kiss her nose and lips. He stared deep into her eyes but she did not dare to look at him. She avoided making eye contact with him, not willing to reciprocate.
After Jepherson kissed her, he sighed and said, "Alright then, since you're tired, then you should have a good rest. I'll go and take a shower."
Jepherson let go of Raeleigh and walked towards the bathroom. Raeleigh turned around and watched as he entered the bathroom. She followed him in. She had intended to set the bath for him, but as soon as she entered, she realized that he was about to take his pants off. When she saw this, she immediately turned her face away.
Jepherson turned around to look at her. "What's wrong? It's not like you've never seen it before."
Raeleigh immediately walked out of the bathroom. "I'll be outside."
"Be careful!" Jepherson was really worried about the baby.
Raeleigh walked out of the bathroom and closed the door. She stood at the door, expressionless.
After a while, Raeleigh walked back to the bed, sat down, and touched her belly. "What if..."
Raeleigh shook her head. It would not be by chance. How could it be so coincidental?
Raeleigh took off her clothes and went to lie down. She pulled the quilt over her body and stared at the ceiling. She needed to calm down. Otherwise, she would break down.
A few moments later, Jepherson emerged from the bathroom, clad in a white bathrobe. Raeleigh heard him coming out of the bathroom, so she turned her head towards his direction. He was drying his hair as he made his way to the bed. As soon as he got on the bed, he got on top of her, kissing her lips.
Raeleigh neither dared to move nor did she refuse. Jepherson gently pried open Raeleigh's mouth with the tip of his tongue, intertwining his tongue with hers. Raeleigh closed her eyes, not daring to open her eyes.
She did not want to make eye contact with him. She was afraid that he would be able to see through her eyes.
After kissing for a while, Jepherson finally pulled away from Raeleigh. He nestled against her and gently placed his hand on top of the quilt. She then opened her eyes and held his hands. "We should go to bed early. Don't we need to head into the office tomorrow?"
Jepherson held her hand and asked, "Are you hiding something from me?"
Raeleigh shook her head. "No, I'm just exhausted. I had to entertain so many people today, especially Zorion, Deanna, and Scarlette. For some reason, Scarlette keeps picking a fight with Deanna."
"Alright then. You should get some rest." Jepherson got up from the bed and continued drying his hair. Then, he put on his pyjamas. By the time he turned back around, Raeleigh had fallen asleep with her back towards him.
Jepherson got back into bed and pulled Raeleigh into his arms. He hugged her from behind. However, when Raeleigh felt his gestures, she froze for a moment.
Jepherson lowered his voice and asked, "Is this prenatal syndrome?"
Jepherson gently ran his hand along her body. He put his hand under her clothes and on her belly. Raeleigh said softly, "I'm sorry."
Jepherson chuckled. "If that's the case, then it's me who should apologise. I was the one who made you a mother at such a young age."
Raeleigh shook her head. "No, it's not your fault. It's mine."
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