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Asher watched Sarah’s earnest expression and hesitated, deciding against voicing his true thoughts.
He took the bowl of medicinal soup from her and took a sip.
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Sarah smiled, her eyes softening as she looked at him. “Jennifer didn’t come back tonight because she’s with Timothy, right?”
Asher nodded. “Yes. She went to the Clark Manor for a family dinner.”
“A Clark family dinner?”
Sarah’s eyes widened in surprise. It wasn’t like Timothy to bring Jennifer to such events.
But things seemed to be changing now.
Asher nodded solemnly. “Jennifer is becoming more and more. disobedient. The Clark family isn’t as simple as she thinks. Soon, they’ll eat her alive, and she won’t even see it coming.”
“Don’t worry, Asher. If she faces hardship, she’ll come back,” Sarah said soothingly, though a hint of worry gnawed at her insides.
She thought, “What if Jennifer really manages to make a comeback with Timothy’s help? Then she’ll be a threat to me
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again.
But Timothy is crippled, and they say his health is failing. Jennifer will likely end up with nothing.”
Asher felt his headache worsen and decided to retreat to his.
room to rest.
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He found himself longing for the traditional medicine Jennifer used to prepare for him.
Right now, the headache was so intense that sleep seemed impossible.
Jennifer waited for Timothy to finish showering after ending her call.
He emerged, dressed in a bathrobe, seated in his wheelchair.
His upper body was a testament to his strength, muscles well–defined, his features ruggedly handsome, exuding the maturity of a seasoned man.
Jennifer was momentarily stunned.
She thought, “Timothy is really handsome in his own way. He’s not the delicate, boyish type, but he’s got everything a man should have.”
She had accidentally caught a glimpse of his boxer shorts earlier
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and noticed that Timothy was certainly well–endowed.
Jennifer mused, “But they say he’s completely paralyzed, even unable to perform in bed. What a waste.”
“What are you staring at?”
Timothy’s voice broke her reverie, and she found herself locked. in his gaze.
Startled, she quickly looked away. “Nothing. I’m going to take a shower now.”
Hobbling on her crutches, Jennifer made her way to the bathroom.
After a quick rinse, she pulled on the sexy nightdress.
The thin straps barely concealed anything.
Her face flushed red as she grabbed a towel to wrap around herself, feeling a little more secure.
Jennifer hobbled out, her nerves on edge, and glanced awkwardly in Timothy’s direction.
He was by the window, his silhouette blending into the night outside.
When he turned to face her, his eyes were unfathomable.
His gaze traveled over her skin, the pink nightdress making her
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glow in the dim light.
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Jennifer felt his eyes on her and immediately felt self–conscious, her limbs feeling stiff.
She tugged at the towel. “What are you looking at now?”
Timothy held out a document. “It’s a contract. Sign it.”
Jennifer hobbled over, surprised that there was a contract involved.
As she approached, her slipper slid, and she struggled to keep
her balance.
The towel slipped off, and Jennifer fumbled to catch it, losing her grip on the crutch.
She stumbled forward directly toward Timothy.
Timothy reacted quickly, blocking her crutch and wrapping an arm around her waist.
Jennifer grasped at anything she could reach, eventually clutching Timothy’s neck.
Still shaken, she looked down at him, her eyes wide. “Th… thank you,” she stammered, feeling utterly embarrassed.
“I’ve been so unlucky lately,” she thought.
Timothy’s hand rested firmly around her slender waist; his gaze
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wandered downward before he swallowed hard, visibly struggling to maintain his composure.
Just then, a knock echoed from outside the door. “Mr. Clark, Mrs. Clark, I’ve brought you some water,” a voice called out.
Before Jennifer could even react, the door swung open.
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Timothy’s brow furrowed deeply as he snatched Jennifer into his arms, blocking her from stepping out into view.
They were acutely aware of how little clothing they wore–her body felt alarmingly close to his, her hand inadvertently resting against his chest, finding the warmth surprisingly comforting.
The maid stepped in, tray in hand, and when she saw the pair entangled together, her face lit up with a knowing smile. “I’ll just set the water down here,” she said, hiding her amusement behind lowered eyes.
Caught off guard, Jennifer instinctively tried to move, only to be restrained by Timothy’s firm grip around her waist.
“Don’t move!”
His voice was low and commanding, his breath brushing against her car, making her heart race.
Heat flushed Jennifer’s cheeks as she realized how close they were. She had never been so near to a man before, and the sensation was both exhilarating and nerve–wracking.
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Timothy’s gaze fell on her face, taking in the rosy hue of her
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cheeks and the nervous glint in her eyes–this wasn’t an act; she was genuinely startled.
Once the maid completed her task, she slipped out of the room, satisfaction clear on her face.
As the door closed, Jennifer let out a breath.
Turning to Timothy, she said, “Just now…”
But before she could finish her sentence, her lips brushed against something soft and cool.
