Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)
Chapter 1373

"Umm, this is all happening too fast. You sure you don't want to reconsider?" Vera coughed lightly, trying to stop Quill from being impulsive.

She even wondered if her flight this time gave him a sense of crisis. Thus he wanted to keep her by his side so urgently.

However, she was deeply moved, knowing he had prepared the ring after they came back from the trip.

After all, when he was drugged, he tried with all his might to endure the urge despite her seduction and even succeeded at first as he didn't want to hurt her.

She did not expect that he would have made preparations so early.

So that meant she was not the only one in love with him, but they adored each other equally.

"Too fast?" Quill narrowed his eyes. "If you were pregnant from that night and we start preparing the wedding by tomorrow, you might not be able to hide your belly on our wedding day."

Hearing that, her heart did a flip. She stared at him, wide-eyed. "Y-You..."

Why would he suddenly talk about pregnancy? Moreover, he was so precise. Could it be that he had sensed something?

Did he already know she was pregnant?

No! Impossible!

If he knew that she was pregnant, he wouldn't have given her the cold medicine and even thought of sleeping with her at this time.

Then he was probably only stating rhetorically. She calmed down and said, "Marriage isn't something trifle. It's not only about the ritual, but I also think you should really reconsider. After all, we haven't been dating for long. What if you got bored of me in a few months? It would be bad if we end up divorced."

Then, she saw Quill frowning, upset.

"Have you forgotten what I said?"

"Huh?"

Quill pressed his lips together; he was obviously angry.

Vera did not know what she had said to make him angry. Was it the talk about divorce? She had to explain quickly, "I mean, I'm just afraid you'd regret it."

She couldn't tell what Quill had in his mind. He stared at her for a long time before he finally buried his head in her neck, kissing it lightly as he spoke with a muffled voice.

"I meant it when I said you're my one and only. If you're not ready, I can give you time to think. But don't make me wait too long."

Then he began kissing her neck wantonly. In addition to the ring on her finger, she felt rather delirious.

Vera suddenly thought of something important. Why did Quill choose this time to put the ring on her finger?

Could it be that he wanted to use this to sleep with her?

Once she had this thought in mind, Vera immediately asked.

Quill, who was lying on top of her, did not move and replied to her with silence.

"I'm right, aren't I? You wanted me to say yes, and then..."

She did not continue, but it was obvious where she was going with it.

They were quiet for some time, and Vera knew that she was right.

She did not know whether to laugh or cry.

"Then I should return the ring, shouldn't I?" She mumbled. Unfortunately, Quill was right about her pregnancy, so they couldn't have sex regardless.

Quill also understood what she meant and grabbed her wrist, "It's yours. There is no reason for me to take it back. But if you're not willing, I won't force you."

He meant what he said.

Quill got up and stopped teasing Vera. He sat at the foot of the bed and did up his buttons.

Looking at his back, Vera felt inexplicably empty. In actuality, she wanted to sleep with him, but she was pregnant. What was she to do if something went wrong?

Hence, she figured she'd let him wait until the second trimester. By then...

This time, Vera stayed at Quill's place for three days to recuperate from her cold; only then did she go home.

Quill had wanted to accompany her and explain to her parents. However, she dismissed his idea, saying she would replace it hard to explain if he was there. So she asked him to go back and only visit the next time.

Seeing she was so determined, Quill did not insist. He kissed her forehead lightly before he drove off.

Vera thought her parents would interrogate her for her sudden trip. Unexpectedly, they said nothing but only said they'd celebrate her return at dinner.

Then David actually went grocery shopping.

Whereas Mabie went into the kitchen to make Vera's favorite, meatballs.

Seeing all this, Vera's heart felt exceptionally warm and fuzzy. She rested her chin on Mabie's shoulder and called to her sweetly, "Mom..."

"Why did you come in? Go out and wait. Your dad and I will prepare a feast for you."

Tears welled up in Vera's eyes as she heard her mother's words.

"Mom, aren't you and Dad upset at all? I ran away so recklessly this time."

"Silly girl, who wouldn't be reckless in their youth? We always learn from experience. Anyhow, you came back safe and sound, and that's all that matters. Why would we be upset?"

"Thanks, Mom," Vera buried her face

into Mabie's shoulders and said with a muffled voice, "I was too impulsive. I lashed out and jumped to conclusions. If he hadn't chased after me and made things clear, it would've been the end of us."

Hearing this, Mabie turned around and fixed her clothes. She sighed and said, "That's why I say we learn from experience. If he hadn't chased after you, would you have realized how big of a mistake you've made? You were as stubborn as a mule then. You wouldn't listen to anyone."

Vera knew her mother was right.

"So, don't be so impulsive anymore. Think about it before you jump to conclusions. Why had he done so; was there some misunderstanding? Also, discuss the matter placidly so that you wouldn't make the wrong judgments, and you wouldn't regret making the decision when you think back in the future."

Inspired, Vera nodded, "Mm, I understand, Mom. I'll be more level-headed."

"You, you're already such a big girl, yet you act like a child. I'm sure you've matured a little after this incident."

Then, Mabie pinched her nose hard, causing Vera to push her away subconsciously.

"Mom, it hurts."

It was then Mabie saw the diamond ring on her finger.