Chapter 367


    "That moment was too divine," she thought. If she indulged in it again, there was no way she''d


    make it out the door today. She immediately pushed Ian away and scrambled out of bed, saying,


    “I’ve got to visit Katherine today.”


    But just as she tried to step out of bed, a strong arm wrapped around her waist. His husky,


    seductive voice whispered in her ear, “We’ve got time, love. A kiss goodbye won''t hurt.”


    Before she knew it, ra was pinned back down onto the bed. A wave of tender passion swept


    over her as Ian''s lips met hers.


    She didn''t know when Ian had be such a master of kissing, but he had a way of making each


    one feel electric. She couldn''t help but let out a soft moan.


    They were in the throes of passion when a knock on the door interrupted them. Casey''s voice came


    from outside.


    “ra, Marian’s here to see you. You two bettere down and y host.”


    ra immediately shoved Ian off, her voice stillced with desire. “Dad, we’ll be right there.”


    Her voice was breathy, her cheeks flushed. That ''Dad,'' said with a hint of a quiver, made Ian


    chuckle.


    ra hit him yfully, "This is your fault for getting carried away with those kisses."


    Ian nted a few more kisses on her face,ughing. “I’ll kiss my baby, and then we’ll go freshen


    up.”


    “This time, you’re only allowed to kiss the baby, nothing else.”


    Ian''s smile turned mischievous, “Darling, why don’t you tell me in detail what this ''nothing else'' is,


    hmm?”


    ra’s cheeks turned even redder. “Ian, you’re shameless!”


    He bent down and kissed her belly, his hand gently caressing it as he said, “Baby, stay put in there.


    Don’t you dare give your mom a hard time, or when youe out, I’ll spank your little bottom.”


    His voice was light withughter, his eyes filled with adoration and fatherly love . ra felt her heart


    enveloped in a sweet, warm bliss that radiated from the inside out.


    When the two came downstairs, Marian was sitting on the couch, waiting. She rushed over as soon


    as she saw ra. Her face couldn''t hide her concern. “ra, you weren’t frightened, were you? Are


    you feeling alright? Should we go to the hospital for a checkup?”


    ra took Marian’s hand with a smile. “Grandma Marian, I’m fine, don’t worry.”


    “The knife was at your throat. I was so worried I couldn''t sleep all night. How can you be alright,


    especially with the baby on the way?”


    In her panic, Marian let the truth slip out. Realizing what she''d said, she quickly covered her mouth.


    ra didn’t mind; keeping her pregnancy a secret wasn’t an option anymore anyway. She smiled


    softly. “The doctor checked yesterday. The baby is doing great, so you don’t need to worry.”


    Marian’s eyes filled with tears. “ra, thank you for trusting me. I made your favorite treats. Come


    try them.”


    Marian pulled ra to sit down and handed her the homemade treats, her eyes shining with


    affection.


    ra took a bite. The crispiness was perfect, sweet but not too rich. She closed her eyes in


    contentment, nodding in approval. “They’re delicious, thank you, Grandma Marian.”


    Overjoyed, Marian stroked ra''s hair,ughing, “You’re just like your mother. She always loved my


    pecan sandies too.”


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    At that, ra looked up sharply at Marian. “How do you know my mother?”