Too Late, Mr. Cooper: Your Bride Ran with Your Baby novel Chapter 218

Had she, influenced by her condition, been far too paranoid before?

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Time flew by, and soon it was October.

Liliana was peacefully continuing her pregnancy abroad, her belly now over three months along.

Phoenix officially launched its first autumn collection.

Liliana and Aiden's designs were innovative and bold, and the modern style was currently in vogue. As soon as the products hit the market, they were met with rave reviews. Word was that Phoenix's jewelry was selling out in Crownport, and was even on the verge of setting a new fashion trend there.

Naturally, Liliana was delighted. As a designer, having her work loved by so many people brought a tremendous amount of positive emotional validation. Her only regret was that she couldn't be in Crownport to witness it firsthand.

But soon, Liliana pushed that regret aside and threw herself into designing the winter collection. After breaking free from a failed love, she was now completely focused on her career. She was ambitious. She wasn't satisfied with Phoenix's success in Crownport alone; she wanted to promote her jewelry globally and make it internationally renowned.

It was eight o'clock at night.

Liliana was nestled in a giant, two-meter-tall teddy bear on her bed. A small lap desk was placed in front of her, holding her laptop as she diligently worked on her designs.

The autumn weather easily brought on a sense of fatigue. Liliana let out a small yawn. She rubbed her eyes as sleepiness washed over her. Leaning against the soft, comfortable teddy bear, she drifted off without realizing it.

It was not a peaceful sleep. In a hazy state, she felt someone gently wrap their arms around her waist, nuzzling their head into the crook of her neck, kissing her with an intimate and possessive tenderness.

From her delicate earlobe, down her slender, fair neck, all the way to a gentle kiss on her slightly rounded belly.

Liliana frowned slightly, letting out a soft whimper in her sleep. She felt as if she were being held tightly, her small body pressed against a hard, solid wall, so tight it was hard to breathe.

"Mmm..."

Liliana opened her eyes, her expression blank.

She tilted her small, fair chin up, and her gaze met Linton's eyes, which were filled with deep affection and longing.

"Liliana..."

Linton smiled tenderly, rubbing his cheek against her soft hair. He greedily brought his nose to her fair neck, inhaling the faint, intoxicating scent of her, a slow smile spreading across his lips.

He stared intensely at the soft, pliant girl in his arms, his eyes growing deeper and hotter, filled with a deeply suppressed desire. He lowered his head again, affectionately rubbing his cheek against hers, his cool, refined voice husky with deep emotion.

"Liliana, I'm back..."

"I missed you so much."