Oops! My 'Husband' Sent His Hot Best Friend to Our Wedding Night...Now I'm Having His Baby! Novel

Chapter 3 Mom's eyes lit up like Christmas morning. "Finally! You should've taken over as CEO from day one. I never got why you insisted on 'paying your dues' in marketing. A marketing director position? Please. Way beneath my daughter." That evening, I headed back to my condo. After my shower, I stepped out of the bathroom and there he was again-Lysander Pierce, sitting on the little sofa in my bedroom. I reached forward, fingers fumbling through empty air like I couldn't see jack shit. Then I let my feet slip on the wet tile-yelped like I was about to eat it.

He shot across the room and caught me around the waist before I hit the ground. played it up. "Honey?" watched his Adam's apple bob. Without a word, he scooped me up, laid me on the bed, then turned and disappeared into the bathroom. Water started pounding against tile. hrough the frosted glass, I could make out his silhouette under the spray. bit back a laugh. Feeling bold, I padded over and pushed the door open. My eyes dropped straight to his abs. He froze mid-rinse. Honey, didn't you say the overseas branch was a mess? That you'd be gone a whole month?" lis answer?

He grabbed my wrist and yanked me under the spray with him. Water cascaded down his back as his mouth crashed onto mine. My silk nightgown hit the floor. One quick spin and we both went tumbling into the tub-water splashing everywhere. When I woke up, Lysander was already gone. or the next month, he showed up like clockwork every single night. We spent every evening tangled up in each other. he month flew by. Doria was finally coming back-with his precious first love in tow. made damn sure to be at the airport when he landed.

From across the terminal, I spotted him pushing a luggage cart while Lily Fairchild hung off his arm, rinning like she'd won the lottery. They were laughing and chatting like some picture-perfect couple. snapped a photo. When I got closer, Doría finally saw me. He practically ripped his arm out of Lily's grip and speed-walked over. "Kristine! What are you doing here?" ily shot me a look that could kill, practically daring me to start something. smiled like butter wouldn't melt. "You said you'd be gone a month, Figured today was the day, but I didn't know your exact flight.

So I checked international rrivals and took a guess. Lucky me-perfect timing." eah, right. Like I'd admit I'd tracked down his flight info and planned this whole thing. Doria nodded, buying it. "Oh. Makes sense." turned my attention to Lily as she sauntered over. "And who's this?" Joria didn't even blink. "Old friend from college, Same flight-total coincidence. Ran into each other after we landed. She had a ton of luggage, so I helped her Jut." I nodded slowly. "Your phone still dead?" He looked like he'd just remembered phones existed. He fished it out, looking all apologetic. "Sorry, babe.

I was slammed overseas-never turned it back on." I stared at the dark circles under his eyes. "Yeah. I can tell you were real busy." Busy enough to wreck yourself, apparently. I couldn't help thinking about Lysander. He'd been with me every night for a month straight, and yet-no bags under his eyes. Now that's stamina. Lucia Morh Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she's not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.