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As soon as Levi got home, Linda quickly made herself scarce. She went next door and left Zoey and Levi alone in the house, Zoey fidgeted with her dress and felt a bit nervous. “Hi. Mr. Horton… she murmured
She was dressed in a simple white floral dress, delicate like a jasmine flower swaying in the breeze. She had just finished her milk. A tiny stain remained on her pink lips, giving her an adorably innocent look.
“Have you gotten everything you need here? Levi asked, his tone leaving no room for casual chit–chat
Zoey, feeling a little tense, replied, “Not yet”
Without missing a beat, Levi declared, “Let’s go. I’ll take you shopping.”
Zoey was taken aback by the offer, her surprise evident in her voice. “Thanks, but no. Mr. Wilson can take me.”
She was referring to Jack, Levi’s assistant. For some reason, hearing her call him “Mr. Wilson“, Levi felt an irritation stir up in him. His voice dropped a few degrees colder as he asked, “What did you just call him?”
The
e icy tone made Zoey freeze, and she was too scared to respond.
“Call him Jack from now on,” Levi ordered, the chill in his words unmistakable.
Zoey nodded and replied in a cautious tone, Okay, I got it
unexpected
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“Come on” Levi took the glass from her hand, set it down on the table, and gently grabbed her wrist to lead out of the room.
Despite his well–known aversion to physical contact, especially with wornen who drenched themselves in perfume or make- up, he was surprised by how he didn’t mind holding Zoey’s hand Maybe it was because she didn’t wear any heavy fragrances, just a light and natural scent of flowers mixed with the faint smell of milk.
Curious and hesitant, Zoey glanced up at him and asked, “Mr. Horton, why are you taking me shopping?
Levi’s face immediately turned grim, and he grumbled impatiently, “No questions and just come with me. He had originally been in the middle of a meeting but couldn’t escape his grandmother’s relentless phone calls, urging him to take care of Zocy. Finally, he put his work on hold and came to see this “blind girl“.
“She’s your wife. If you don’t take care of her, who will?” Isabella said, her voice full of expectation
After getting snapped at. Zoey’s head drooped, her face showing hit of disappointment. Levi felt an odd twinge of irritation. He was terrible at comforting people, especially delicate young women with sensitive feelings. To him, women were complicated.
As they walked out, he spotted an ice cream stand on the street and casually asked, “Do you want some ice cream!
Zoey’s eyes lit up for a moment before she nodded. “Yep.”
Not only was she a sucker for good looks, but she also had a soft spot for good food Eevi signaled Jack to buy her a conc Zoey took one lick, and the contentment on her face was unmistakable, as if she’d found pure happiness in that one taste of ice cream
Seeing how delighted Zoey was over something as simple as ice cream, Levi let out a mocking chuckle. “You’re this happy over a single ice creaint
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Zoey’s voice was soft as she replied, “Tve never had one before. My mom only ever bought ice cream for my sister. She still remembered that she once couldn’t resist and took a bite from her sister’s leftover cone.
That sweet, creamy taste had stuck with her all these years. Levis expression stiffened, feeling a bit awkward at her honesty.
As soon as they got into the car, Zoey noticed right away that it was different from the one they’d taken before. The seats weren’t as soft as before
She had no idea that Levi had purposely chosen a more modest car for this trip–still worth tens of thousands of dollars, but nowhere near his usual luxury.
With Zoey soon to regain her sight, Levi didn’t want to flaunt too much wealth around her just yet. He still couldn’t decide if she was genuinely innocent or if there was something more calculating beneath the surface. When they arrived at the supermarket, Levi held Zoey’s hand and got out of the car.
As they walked past the shelves stacked with all kinds of products Zocy, still wearing the white bandages over her eyes, could only make our vague shapes and outlines. Picking things out for herself was impossible. Thus, Levi asked her about every detail and helped her pick the products.
“What color do you want for your toothbrush and cup?” Levi asked.
Pink. Zoey answered sweetly.
Levi tossed the pink toiletries into the shopping cart and continued. “And the towels?”
Tink for those too, Zoey said.
They walked over to the towel rack. Levi’s expression darkened a little as he grabbed a pink bath towel and threw it into the cart with a cold look on his face.
As they continued shopping. Zoey began to notice people staring at them. She figured it was because of the bandages over her eyes, which attracted attention and made her stand out in an odd way,
A wave of sadness washed over her, and without realizing it, she slowed her steps. But Levi, with his long strides, quickly outpaced her and left her behind. The supermarket was bustling with people, and Zoey suddenly found herself standing alone, feeling lost and unsure of what to do.
“Mr. Horton” she called out, her voice wavering slightly, but there was no reply. She felt like a kitten abandoned by the side of the road, surrounded by a world that seemed foreign and full of potential danger.
Her heart sank as she stood frozen in place, afraid to move for fear of humping into someone. Eventually, she crouched down and hugged her knees.
And then, as if things couldn’t get worse, a dull ache began to spread in her lower abdomen, adding to her discomfort. A few minutes later, Levi rushed back and found her tucked away in a corner.
“What are you doing here?” Levi’s cold voice sounded.
The moment Zoey heard Levis familiar voice, the dark cloud of fear lifted from her heart. She jumped up and threw herself into his arms, her voice trembling as she called out, “Mr. Horton finally found you.”
Her face was pale, and her hands were ice–cold. It was clear that he was terrified. Seeing her like this, Levi couldn’t bring himself to scold her anymore. Forget it, he thought, she’s just a cared little girl!
“Hey, how long are you planning to hold on me?” Levi asked after a while.
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With a blushed face, Zoey quickly stepped back from his embrace. She hadn’t meant to cling to him like this, but fear had just taken over. How embarrassing. But the scent of his cologne, rich and mature sandalwood, smells really good, she thought.
Levi continued to guide Zoey and shuttle between the shelves, yet he held onto her tightly this time, making sure she didn’t get lost again.
On the way back, Zory kept her hands over her stomach, clearly uncomfortable. As soon as they stepped our of the car. Levi’s sharp eyes caught a red stain on the back of her dress. “With,” he said.
Zoey paused her steps and asked. “Mr. Horton, what’s wrong?”
Levi’s expression was a bit awkward, and he answered, Just stay in the car
car for a
a minute.”
“Oh, okay,” Zoey didn’t ask any questions and obediently climbed back into the car to wait for him.
Levi hurried off to the nearest convenience store and headed straight for the women’s section. He had never bought this kind of thing before and had no clue what to choose, so he grabbed the most expensive packs off the shelf.
The cashier, sneaking glances at him the whole time, couldn’t believe her eyes. Gorgeous guys like this were rare enough, but what really caught her attention was the cool and untouchable vibe he carried. And now, this breathtakingly handsome guy was buying sanitary pads. What a share, she thought with sigh..
With his expression icy as ever. Levi carried the bag of sanitary products back to the car. Any girls who might have been thinking of hitting on him quickly changed their minds.
Back in the car, Levi handed the bag to Zoey, his tone gruff as he said, “You know how to handle this, right?***
Zoey finally noticed the sticky feeling on her clothes and realized what had happened. She had started her period–out of nowhere ruining her dress and forcing her husband, who she barely knew, to buy sanitary pads for her..
Oh my, this is so embarrassing. Mr. Horton’s definitely going to think I’m a mess, Zoey thought with guilt.
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