Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 1480

Lucas said, "It's freezing, there's coffee inside, let's go in and chat over a cup."

Zavier responded, "You should ask Jeremy if he'd like to join me for coffee."

Lucas gave him a nudge. "If you wanna know about Skyler, then be serious."

Zavier retorted, "You think he'd give me the time of day if I said it like that?"

Without another word, Lucas dragged Zavier inside. "Jeremy, don't mind his nonsense."

Jeremy ignored them, turning to Cornelia with a sudden softness in his voice and expression. "Did I scare you?"d2

Cornelia nodded. "A little."

The memory of Zavier pointing a gun at her in the airport was still fresh in her mind. To say she wasn't scared would be a lie.

Jeremy reached out and gently enveloped her and Hope in his arms. "Cornelia, as long as I'm here, nothing will happen. Don't be scared."

Cornelia snuggled into his chest. "I know. With you by my side, I'm not scared of anything. Look, even Hope isn't scared."

Hope, nestled in her arms, blinked his big, curious eyes, looking so adorable it made one want to take a bite.

Jeremy couldn't resist gently touching Hope's tiny nose. "Hope, you're a boy. You need to be brave and strong so you can help Daddy protect Mommy, okay?"

Cornelia chided, "He's still so small. Don't start with that."

Jeremy replied, "It's never too early to start preparing. By the time he's grown, it'll be too late."

Cornelia argued, "What age do you think we're living in? I don't want Hope to protect me. I just want him to grow up healthy and happy."