Tenderly, he pressed his forehead and the tip of his nose against hers.
They were so close that they could feel each otherâs breath.
When his warm breath brushed her face, Jennifer felt her cheeks redden.
His bodyâs intoxicating scent quickened her heartbeat.
Hilliardâs eyes welled with tears as he said in a melancholic tone, âJennifer, I want you.
â
Perhaps it was his allure that, for the first time, made her unable to refuse.
Summoning his courage, Hilliard removed his hand from her mouth and leaned closer to her lips.
A sensual pleasure enveloped them and filled the room.
Their passionate ki*s intensified, but just as they were on the brink of undressing, a sudden footstep jolted Jennifer back to reality.
Swiftly, she pushed Hilliard away.
She then sat up and fixed her gaze on the now-open door.
Holding a tray of soup, Presley stood there in astonishment.
Clearly, she had seen them intimate.
Feeling embarrassed, Jennifer waved her hand and stammered, âMom.
Mom, itâs not what you think.
We didnât do anything!â
Glancing at the drunk man on the bed, Presleyâs face flushed with urgency as she turned to Jennifer and said, âWhat are you hesitating for? This is a chance to catch a wealthy, handsome man.
So what if I saw it? I can just close the door for you! Why stop now?â
Jennifer was stunned.
She couldnât fathom that Presley would suggest such a thing after catching her in bed with a man.
Presley seemed to have a keen sense of Jenniferâs thoughts.
She spoke with a calm demeanor.
âIâve experienced it all and seen many things.
Donât hesitate.
Keep going.
Seize this chance to find yourself a wonderful husband and get married soon.
Your father and I donât want to see you lonely.
â
Jennifer was at a loss for words.
As Presley set the soup on a nearby table, she winked at Jennifer and added, âIâll pretend I was never here.
Carry on! You absolutely must continue!â
She walked out and gently closed the door behind her.
Jennifer had never been so stunned.
She glanced down at the drunk man beside her, feeling a wave of confusion wash over her.
What had just happened?