Chapter 234
Dorothea tried not to laugh, shaking her head. “Grandma, really, there’s no need to worry p>
Latham’s eyes sparkled with mischief. “Honestly, Grandma, it’s me who wants to wait on having kids. Our wedding is in two weeks, and then I’m taking Dorothea on a honeymoon. We want to travel, see the world while we’re still young, just spend some time together p>
He grinned, glancing at Dorothea. “Let’s think about having kids in, I don’t know, two years p>
Pauline pressed her lips together, clearly unimpressed. “Two years from now, you’ll be thirty-three p>
Latham went silent for a moment, caught off guard.
Pauline sighed. “It’s easy for Dorothea, she’s only twenty-five. I’m just looking out for you, and your father is starting to get impatient p>
Linda nearly choked on her water, coughing as she tried to stifle a laugh. All the maids, along with Dorothea and Pauline, turned to stare at Latham. The look they gave him was almost like they were questioning if he was… lacking in some department.
Dorothea quickly dropped her gaze, refusing to meet Latham’s pleading eyes. She wasn’t about to step in and rescue him from this one. Even though he was trying to shield her, she decided to stay quiet and let him handle it.
Latham just shrugged, flashing a lazy smile. “Grandma, you really don’t have to worry. In two years, we’ll give you twins p>
Pauline chose not to push any further. She simply nodded, letting it go. Deep down, all she wanted was to live long enough to see her great-grandchildren. It was just the wish of someone getting on in years.
In the car, just as Dorothea was buckling her seatbelt, Latham leaned over and gently bit her lower lip.
“Ow, that hurt!” she yelped.
She tasted something metallic and quickly pulled down the visor mirror. “Latham, you broke the skin! I’m bleeding p>
He looked at her with mock offense. “You little traitor. You just sat there while Grandma teased me, pretending it had nothing to do with you p>
Dorothea felt a twinge of guilt, her voice dropping to a murmur. “That still doesn’t mean you get to bite me p>
“Come here, I’ll make it better p>
Latham cupped her face, closed his eyes, and kissed her again. This time his lips were soft, his touch gentle just barely grazing her wounded fip. Dorothea felt a tiny sting, but her mind quickly turned hazy hereyes growing warm and misty.
She managed to push him away, breathless, her hair falling into her eyes. “Enough, seriously. Latham, I’m going to be late for work p>
He licked his lips, still looking like he wanted more. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you be late p>
Carola came home after failing to get any help from Albert. As soon as she saw her father, she threw her arms around him and burst into tears.
“Dad, when Mom died, you promised her you’d protect me forever. But now the woman you married. fet, daughter is ruining my life! You have to divorce her! How can you look me or Mom in the eye if you don’t p>
Layton hugged her, his heart aching. He knew things with Elise were never going to
be peaceful again. He couldn’t just let Dorothea step all over his daughter.
“I’m sorry, Carola. I really am. I’ll do whatever can. Maybe we can get a suspended sentence. If you show real remorse, maybe you won’t have to go to prison. How does that
sound p>
Carola’s tears soaked through his shirt. “I just feel so lost. You always said I was your only one. Am I still your number one p>
Layton’s heart twisted with guilt and regret. He couldn’t help but wonder if marrying Elise had been a mistake.
“I was wrong, Carola. If you try to turn things around, we can start over.” Meanwhile, Elise sat in her room, staring blankly at the wall. She didn’t even look up until Layton’s shoes appeared in her line of sight. Slowly, she lifted her head.
Layton’s expression was grim. “Elise, I think we need to get a divorce p>