âWhy are you working so hard? Itâs not even your own wedding.â
Joelle quickly grabbed the pen back.
âThis wedding is for Kathy and my brother. They mean everything to me!â
Adrian leaned down and lifted her into his arms.
âBut I should be the one who means the most to you.â
Biting her lip, Joelle realized she had indeed been sidelining Adrian, who now felt overlooked.
âJust wait for me in bed,â she said, ruffling Adrianâs hair, which felt slightly prickly at the ends.
Adrian raised an eyebrow, blocking any retreat for Joelle.
âWhen will you be done?â
Your escape is on g Ɐ ln Ï Î½ð® ðsâ¤com âJust be patient,â Joelle assured him with a quick kiss.
âGo shower. Iâll be there once youâre finished.â
âAnd what happens if you donât show up?â Adrian teased.
Joelle leaned in, whispering her reply close to his ear. It was a message meant only for the two of them.
Previously, Adrian had suggested they try something new, which had left Joelle with a sore jaw for an entire day.
âDonât back down now,â Adrian warned.
âI promise I wonât!â Joelle responded with a firm nod.
After setting her down, Adrian made his way to the bedroom for a shower. Usually, his showers lasted just ten minutes, but today, as he reached to turn off the water, he found himself thinking about Joelleâs exhaustion from tirelessly planning the wedding.
This time, he opted to cut her some slack. Extending his time in the shower, he waited longer than usual before getting out.
As expected, Joelle was in bed by the time he finished, already fast asleep. She was resting so soundly that Adrian found himself unable to disturb her slumber. He tucked her in and planted a soft kiss on her forehead.
âGood night,â he murmured.
In her sleep, Joelle mumbled, recalling her promise to Adrian, yet her eyes remained shut, weighed down by exhaustion. She continued to sleep into the morning. By the time she awoke, Adrian was already on a business trip, and Aurora had been dropped off at kindergarten.
âWhy didnât you wake me up, Leah?â
âMr. Miller instructed me not to disturb you. He noticed how tirelessly youâve been working and thought you deserved a good rest,â Leah explained while setting brunch on the table.
âAlso, Mr. Miller has organized additional help for the wedding plans. Handling it all on your own is too much. Heâs chosen some highly competent assistants for you. He truly cares about you.â
Joelle chuckled. âHeâs just looking out for his own interests!â
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