PopularNovel"lI don't care. You can't do it again," Leopold declared with authority that brooked no argument. With someone as headstrong as her, it seemed the only way was to lay down the law and forbid her outright. Otherwise, she'd likely play by the rules in daylight and subvert them after dusk.
Aurelia scoffed at his commands. They meant nothing to her. She was a free spirit.
She gave him a pout, frowning in defiance. "I've got a rebellious streak a mile wide. The more you push, the harder | push back." Leopold knew that well. She had a rebellious spirit rooted deeply in her blood.
"Do you want to make your husband green with jealousy every day? What if he turns sour?" His words caught Aurelia sharply, a stinging rebuke. Dealing with a man whose possessiveness knew no bounds was indeed a hassle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Pressure makes diamonds, and you're a tycoon, right? You'd better relish the competition and challenge. Anyway, I'll choose the best man to be my husband this tand won't rush into things again. Your move." Leopold massaged his temples. "So, this is a gof cat and mouse, then?" With a dismissive twist of her lips, Aurelia clarified, "Think of it more as a test for you. | prefer a man with a big heart, you know?" He reached out and captured her chin, holding it firmly. "lI have a big heart about anything except my wife." "I'm your ex-wife, not your wife," Aurelia corrected him, each word crisp and forceful.
"In my heart, you'll always be my wife." "Too bad. In my heart, you're no longer my husband." Her words were cold, almost cruel.
A slight tremor crossed Leopold's lips. A kite with its string cut, reclaiming it was a daunting task.
Bringing up the topic of remarriage was like opening a Pandora's box of mutual hurt, a seemingly unsolvable problem.
"Haven't you always wanted a daughter? If you wait past thirty, you'll be a high-risk mother. It's harder on the body, and the recovery is tougher." Aurelia choked at that. It was true that it was better for a woman to have children while younger. After a certain age, it's harder to bounce back.
She had recovered quickly after having Kane because she was young.
"Then | just won't... won't have any more kids." After all, she already had two sons.
"But | want a daughter," Leopold insisted, his brows knitting together in frustration. She wasn't taking the bait.
She shrugged. "Then go have one with someone else. Many women out there are willing to bear your children." Leopold was visibly irritated. "Are you sure you wantto find someone else?" Aurelia wasn't sure. She was only talking tough.
She responded with a playful grimace. Leopold pinched her cheek playfully. "I only want the daughter you give me. | hope she looks just like you." She stuck out her tongue teasingly. "That might be tough. Girls usually take after their dads. Besides, your genes are dominant.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBoys are supposed to resemble their moms more, but both our sons look like you. It shows your genes are as dominant as you are, hogging all the genetic real estate." Leopold held his forehead, unable to decide whether to laugh or cry. But he caught on to her words about 'our sons'. He hadn't even seen Liam's face and had no idea what he looked like. Could she have seen him? "How do you know both sons look like me? Have you seen Liam?" Aurelia instantly realized she'd misspoken. Her lashes fluttered down involuntarily, shielding her flickering eyes before she quickly redirected the conversation.
"lI haven't seen him, but Liam and Kane are identical twins. They must look the same." "They could be fraternal twins," Leopold suggested softly, the thought of Liam bringing a sudden pang to his heart. He had never seen his child and didn't know if he resembled him or Aurelia.
Failing to protect him was an unforgivable mistake in his life.
Aurelia sensed the hurt flickering in his eyes.
She had kept the secret of Liam from him for so long, and part of her felt a sting of guilt, but it wasn't her fault.
It was he who had failed her once again.
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