Chapter 1004

Loid swept Lily off her feet the moment they stepped inside Pearhall Estate. He carried her effortlessly to the bedroom. Pressing her gently against the wall, he captured her lips in a deep, passionate kiss. His long fingers traced the delicate lines of her face with deliberate tenderness. His voice was low and husky as he whispered in her ear, "My wife, tonight, I can finally make you mine—openly and without reservation." "Wife?" Lily murmured between his kisses. "We've signed the papers. That makes you my wife," Loid replied, his teeth grazing her lips. "Mrs. Laurier." Mrs. Laurier? The name lingered in Lily's mind. Somehow, it sounded far more enchanting than just Lily or even Reese. Sliding her arms around his neck, she whispered seductively into his ear, "My husband…" Loid froze, his entire body stiffening as though jolted by electricity. Pulling back slightly, he asked, "What did you just call me?" "Well…" Lily replied, her finger tracing slow, teasing circles on his ch