He didn't speak for a long time, just held her like that. Avery Jane lifted her head to look at him. A trace of conflicted light flashed in his eyes, his thin lips parted, and he finally spoke: "Are you saying I should be a kept man? Do you think I can't support you?"
Avery was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but burst into laughter, falling into his embrace. What kind of thinking is this?
His expression now, this was absolutely, absolutely not the cold-hearted, arrogant, untouchable Joshua Hughes she knew...
Her demeanor was shy and charming, her soft body leaning against him. Joshua's handsome lips curled into a slight smile, allowing her to laugh, indulging her by gently holding her, wrapping her in his embrace, continuing this warmth.
