Chapter 1573


    ric''s sudden appearance at her doorstep, barging into her bedroom of all ces, caught herpletely off guard.


    Her bed, always shared with her kids, was adorned with cartoon-themed sheets that screamed childhood innocence. It was a no-brainer for anyone


    walking in to realize kids lived there.


    Back when she pretended to be Spencer''s wife, she could spin tales with ease. But now that ric knew the truth about her and Spencer—that she


    was indeed single—it was clear as day to him that kids were part of the equation.


    Her heart raced, panic setting in. Facing ric''s interrogation, she initially fumbled for words, unsure how to exin her situation


    But then. she steeled herself.


    Taking a deep breath, she calmed down, lifted her chin, and met ric''s gaze with a defiant stance. "Yes, this is my secret, ric. Don''t think just


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    She was ready to fight tooth and nail if he dared to challenge her for her kids.


    "You''ve always been unpredictable, not one to follow the rules. Why hide this?" ric''s unexpected response threw her off.


    "Who''s being unpredictable?" She began to retort but stopped short, realizing the implication in ric''s words. Surprised and somewhat excited, she


    looked at him.


    ric stepped closer, "Liking cartoon themes is nothing to be ashamed of. Did you really think I''d judge you for having kid-like sheets, so much so


    that you''d fabricate a marriage with Spencer? Can you get any more childish?"


    As ric loomed closer, her heart, momentarily calmed by her own resignation, fluttered anxiously ance more.


    What was ric implying?


    He hadn''t jumped to the conclusion of her having kids but thought she herself enjoyed the childish decor?


    She had braced herself for a showdown with ric, only to realize he had no clue about her secret child with him.


    Her heart raced yet again, cautiously


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    "Why especially by me?" ric pressed, his eyes sparkling with an intense curiosity.


    Was she concerned about his opinion because she cared about him?


    "Is it because I hold a special ce in your heart?" ric''s voice turned seductive.


    Backed against the wall withno


    escape, she stared at ric, a


    flustered. "Special? No, it''s because


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    "How am I harsh? Can my words really be that lethal?” ric leaned in, his broad chest nearly enveloping her.


    His face, infuriatingly handsome, drew closer.


    In such close proximity, his breath -.


    on her fa face, her heart, which never


    ceased to love him, ignited with”


    passion. Her body yearned topull


    hin closer, to kiss him fiercely.


    But years of resilience had taught her maturity; she wouldn''t act recklessly on impulse.


    "Of course, they can be lethal," she managed to say.


    "Really? Let''s see about that,” ric murmured, lifting her chin and sealing their fates with a kiss.