Chapter 480


    The SUV had barely rolled into the driveway of the vi when Snow scampered to the rear car door,


    her tail wagging in anticipation.


    He let out soft, eager whines as he waited.


    Ian stepped out of the car and bent down to give Snow''s neck a gentle squeeze. "Stay back from


    your mom for now, okay? You''ve got germs, and we can''t risk anything with the baby on the way."


    Snow let out a couple of defiant barks but obediently took a few steps back.


    As Ian helped ra out of the car, Snow could no longer contain his excitement.


    He pranced around ra, clearly yearning for affection.


    Yet, he stayed put, not daring toe too close.


    ra gestured to him. "Come here, Snow. Don''t listen to your dad. Let mommy give you a little


    love."


    Snow heard her invitation and dashed over to ra, circling her before settling at her feet, his


    whines growing louder.


    ra stroked his fur and chuckled. "Mommy''s missed you too, Snow. But I can''t pick you up just


    yet. How about a big hug after the baby''s born, okay?"


    Snow seemed to nod, his glossy ck eyes shimmering with understanding.


    Ian helped ra back to her feet. "Don''t squat for too long. It''s not good for the baby. And be careful


    —it''s chilly out here. You don''t want to catch a cold."


    He guided ra toward the house, his eyes dancing with barely contained excitement.


    Snow led the way, his excitement palpable as he nced back at ra every few steps.


    Upon reaching the second-floor bedroom, Snow was about to perform his usual trick of leaping up


    to nudge the door open, but Ian stopped him.


    "Snow, go y downstairs. Mom and Dad have some important things to take care of."


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    Snow whined in protest as if to say he hadn''t had enough time with ra.


    But one stern look from Ian, and he sulked away, head hung low.


    ra was about to speak when suddenly, darkness enveloped her.


    Ian slipped off his ck tie and tied it gently around her eyes.


    He kissed her forehead softly and whispered, "Mrs. Hayes, you''ve yet to see your wedding night


    surprise. I''m about to make it up to you."


    ra smiled in confusion. "What surprise?"


    "Just wait and see. Come with me."


    He wrapped his arm around ra''s shoulders and slowly opened the bedroom door.


    A delicate scent of roses wafted toward them, filling ra''s senses.


    She inhaled deeply. "That smells amazing. Are those roses?"


    Though she and Ian were already married, with a child on the way, ra''s heart couldn''t help but


    race at the unexpected surprise. It was like she was reliving the early days of their romance, with


    butterflies fluttering in her stomach.


    Ian kissed her blushing lips softly and murmured, "Thank you for marrying me, Mrs. Hayes."


    Then, he slowly untied the blindfold.


    ra''s gaze fell upon a room adorned in jubnt red.


    The bed was dressed in crimson linens, and rose petals carpeted the floor.


    Every item in the room bore the design of joy and happiness, and even their slippers matched and


    were embroidered with the same joyful design.


    ra looked at Ian, slightly astonished. "Didn''t you say all this was a bit cheesy?"


    Ian took her hand, gazing at her with deep affection. "Anything you love can never be cheesy."


    ra tiptoed to nt a kiss on his chin. "Ian, that''s a double standard if I ever heard one. But I love


    it."


    "And what exactly do you love?" Ian''s strong hands enveloped her waist, pulling her closer, his gaze


    burning into hers.


    "Do you love the room''s decorations, or do you love me?"


    His lips curled into a teasing smile, his voice a seductive growl.


    His nose gently grazed ra''s cheek, sending tingles down her spine.


    ra''sughter was light and flirtatious. "Both."


    Her arms wrapped around Ian''s neck, and her eyes, shimmering with desire, locked onto his.