Chapter 733

I thought, "How could I ever get tired of him? He’s sick right now, so I shouldn’t expect too much from him."

There was a fire in Edward’s eyes–I could tell he was just as moved as I was.

I gently pushed him away and stood up. "You should get some rest. You have to go to the church with your mom tomorrow."

For some reason, when I pushed him away, I caught a complicated look in his eyes, tinged with disappointment.

But I thought, "Let him be disappointed. I’m just looking out for his health."

“Alright, I’ll go get some rest,” Edward said, getting up and heading to the bathroom.

The shower was running, and I tried to calm myself down and get my emotions in check.

His teasing had left my body burning with heat.

“Victoria, I forgot to bring my pajamas,” Edward called out from the bathroom.

I froze for a second, then remembered the bag his bodyguard had dropped off earlier. I walked over and rummaged through it, and sure enough, found a men’s pajama set.

I picked it up and walked over to the bathroom door. "Here, grab this."

Edward cracked the door open just enough, a sly smile in his eyes as he took the pajamas from me.

And in that split second, I couldn’t help but catch a glimpse of something I definitely wasn’t supposed to see.

Honestly, this guy is always flirting with me–he’s got some serious game.

That night, Edward didn’t come over again. He just slept in the guest room.

I sat on the bed in the master bedroom, suddenly feeling a wave of gloom.

'Why didn’t I just ask Edward to stay with me?' I wondered.

'He’s got businesses all over the world–can’t believe he doesn’t own a place in Hachester. But now he’s using my home as his base!'

'Is this what trust between us looks like?'

Lost in my thoughts, I eventually drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, my internal clock woke me up right on time. At 7:30, I left the master bedroom and saw Edward still fast asleep in the guest room.

I walked over and gently touched his forehead.

Just as I was about to pull my hand away, he suddenly grabbed it. "Why are you up so early? Where are you going?"

“I’m heading to work,” I replied. “You’ll have to figure out breakfast on your own. If you want to grab lunch, just give me a call.”

Edward nodded, a little helpless. “Alright. Can’t you just take another day off?”

“No,” I said seriously.

He looked a bit disappointed again, but I knew–never giving in too easily is how you keep a man on his toes.

Start feeling sorry for a man, and you’re just setting yourself up for disaster.

I went to work and didn’t bother checking on Edward. I stayed busy until noon, when he called me right on the dot, just like clockwork.

I leaned back in my chair, staring out the window.

Outside, the steel jungle of the city glinted in the sunlight.

I don’t even know when I picked up Jared’s pen–twirling trick–but when I let my thoughts gather at my fingertips, that little move helped me zone out for a moment and really zero in on what mattered.

Honestly, meeting Edward’s mom isn’t anything to get worked up about.

It’s not like I ever really dreamed of marrying him, anyway.

To me, it’s just having a meal with an elder–no big deal.

I drove to the classic, elegant restaurant Edward had reserved, the scent of sandalwood lingering in the air.

Inside the quiet, minimalist private room with a distinct Zen-like atmosphere, I finally met Edward’s mother.

She was in her fifties, yet her long, jet-black hair was striking. She carried an unmistakable artistic aura, dressed in a light, flowing silk dress. Honestly, if I saw her on the street, I’d definitely take a second look–she was beautiful in that graceful, refined way that only comes with age and experience.

When I walked in, she was talking with Edward, who sat beside her looking completely at ease. As soon as he saw me, he stood up. “Mom, this is Victoria, the one I told you about.”

Vivian smiled at me and introduced herself. “Hello, I’m Edward’s mom. My name is Vivian Sterling.”

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