Love Contract
Chapter 210 Alone With Her (Part One)

William was the first to react. He held Alick

lovingly in his arms and said in an imploring tone, "Alick, call me that again!"

"No way! You already heard me," Alick said, his lips curving into a shy smile.

"I want to hear it again please!" Shaking his

head, William spoke with a child-like enthusiasm. "One more time, please! One last time, my dear Alick!"

"What about me? I can call again!" Elissa said. She was wearing an indignant expression, hands on her hips, and a slight pout on her full lips.

Angrily, she went on, "In fact, I can call in a

sweeter tone than Alick. Listen, Dad! Dad! Dad!"

"What a fool!" Alick said, shaking his head and rolling his eyes.

"Haha!" As the scene unraveled in front of Mary, she turned her face away, happy tears filling her eyes.

Barry was watching them, bitterness slithering through him. He hadn't uttered a word since he entered the ward. Standing there, he felt like someone had rubbed salt into his wounds.

Unable to watch it any longer, Barry quietly pushed the door open and left.

William and his two little darlings were busily talking to each other. And Mary walked towards Timothy and asked, "Father, are you okay?"

Listening to that, William stopped playing and turned his gaze to his father. "Father, what has happened to you?" His smile was instantly replaced with a frown.

"Nothing," Timothy said, waving his hand and brushing off their question.

"You are the sole person responsible for this," Archer said harshly.

Hearing that, William pursed his lips and stopped talking.

"Okay, stop this! William has just woken up. Let's talk about it later," Aunt Amy said, easing the atmosphere. After a short pause, she went on, "I've prepared some delicious food. Mary, I suggest you have dinner with William. When you stay by his side tonight, I'll take care of the kids for you."

"Thank you, Aunt Amy!" Mary nodded and took the box of food.

"Then, Alick and Elissa," Amy said to the kids, "how about you join Grandpa and Grandma tonight? Mommy has to take care of Dad. She can't sleep with you. Be good children if you want your daddy to heal faster, okay?" "Is Dad really going to recover soon if Mommy sleeps with him?" Elissa asked, eyeing them.

"Ahem." Victor coughed. Since the very beginning he knew that Elissa was the type of kid who spoke blatantly.

Mary was rendered speechless. She looked up at Elissa, face flushed

William cleared his throat. "Well," he smiled and said, "my good daughter is quite smart. You are right! If Mommy sleeps with Daddy, he will have a speedy recovery."

"I will let her stay with you. Please get well soon." After speaking, Elissa planted a small kiss on his cheek. Then turning around, she held her grandma's hand.

"Okay!" William gazed affectionately at his daughter and smiled. Leaning towards Alick, he asked, "How about you, Alick? Will you give me a kiss too?" Alick pouted, like he wasn't going to give one. However, to William's relief, he obliged and gave a kiss.

"Good boy!" Warmth flowed through his heart.

"Let's go!" Timothy said and smiled, seeing his son look so happy. He waved to his son and left with Amy and the kids.

Once they were gone, William looked at Archer, Lucas and Victor. "The patient needs some rest. Could you all please leave?" he requested.

"Of course! The patient needs to take some rest. Let's go out, Mary," Archer said, smiling at him.

"Fuck off! Or else I will get up and throw you out!" He eyed Archer disdainfully.

"Fine, we are leaving. But next time if I get injured, I want Mary to take care of me," Lucas complained as he turned around and left. Mary only smiled helplessly.

All the three were out and the door was shut. Now, it was just Mary and William.

"Finally they are gone," William said, relishing the opportunity of being alone with her.

"You!" Mary smiled and sat on the chair beside the bed and asked, "Does your head hurt?"

"No, it doesn't," William said shaking his head, his intense eyes bore through her.

"Have some porridge. Aunt Amy is a great cook. "Mary opened the box, took a spoon, put the porridge in front of William's mouth and said, "Please have some."

"Okay." While drinking the porridge obediently, William suddenly asked, "What happened to Father?"

"He heard that you were badly injured. Unable to take the news, he fainted." Mary sighed and went on, "How can you be so inconsiderate?"

"I... I just..." he stuttered. A shadow of guilt darkened his eyes.

"You always keep things to yourself. That's not right, William! He is your father and he deserves to know everything. I've always been afraid that Alick would turn out like you," said Mary, her frown deepening. "He is just a small kid, but he is already acting like you. I wish he would act like a child!"

As she spoke, she fed him the porridge.

Listening to her vent, William watched her with an amused expression.

Two years ago, when he was in the office, he had seen a similar scene. Jane was complaining to Kevin. She kept nagging like a housewife, but Kevin didn't seem to mind. It had stirred his jealousy. He too wished Mary would be there to nag him. But today, his desire had been fulfilled. He couldn't be more thankful.

"What are you smiling at?" Mary questioned as she gave him a stern glare.

"Nothing."

"Are you sure?" she asked.

"Yes, I am sure."

As they talked, it was getting late. "I think you should sleep then," Mary suggested, getting ready to help him lie down.

"What about you?" William grabbed her arm, pulling her towards him.

"I'll sit here and watch you sleep," she replied. "Once you fall asleep, I'll go and check my kids. It's the first time they are sleeping without me. I am not sure how it will turn out." "Don't worry about them. My kids are brave. They won't cry," he said confidently, not willing to let her go.

"That's great."

"Yes. Now you don't have any excuse to leave."

"Stop worrying. I am not going anywhere," Mary said, comforting him.

"Let's sleep together!" William moved to the side, leaving space for her. Then, he reached out and pulled her. "Lie on my arms."

"No, I can't!" Mary protested. "This bed is quite small. Besides, we are here because of your wound. What if I end up touching it by accident? Sleep alone now. Don't be so naughty."

"No, you won't hurt me. I am pretty sure there won't be any issue. After all, you sleep steadily." But Mary remained resolute and shook her head. "Please! I know you won't hurt me!" he implored. "Mary, trust me, you hardly move while sleeping." "How can you be so sure that I sleep steadily?" Mary regarded him suspiciously.

"Well..." William faltered and chuckled. Finding his voice, he said, "I just guessed."

"Guessed? I don't believe it! You used to watch me while I was asleep, didn't you? You pervert!" Mary exclaimed in disbelief. Shaking her head, she asked, "When? Was it four years ago?" "Well, yes. But trust me it was an accident." It was William's turn to blush. Once he had woken up in the middle of the night. Turning around, he caught sight of Mary sleeping peacefully. She looked so beautiful he found himself staring at her. He didn't wish to narrate this incident. After all, it was too embarrassing.

"Really?" Mary asked. After a short pause, she said, "That reminds me, you told me you have waited me for four years. Did you fall in love with me four years ago? I replace it hard to believe.

"Hey! Mary, don't distrust me!" Pulling her face towards him, he leaned and kissed her lips.

"Hmm... William...." Mary was startled but she didn't fight him. She couldn't risk hurting his wound. He pressed her on the bed and she let him invade her mouth.

"Yes, I have been in love with you for a long time. Do you take pride in it?" He spoke through gritted teeth. After all, he had waited too long. "Why would I be proud of it! It's not like you have been faithful to me," she retorted back, unleashing all her pent-up anger.

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