The three of them sat in the car, waiting.

Jessie exited work earlier than usual that day, heading downstairs with a sense of relief. However, her solitude was interrupted by the approach of a young single father. He was the talk of the campus, the youngest professor at Duefron University, having lost his wife tragically in a car accident a few years back.

He found out Jessie was single now and wanted to pursue her.

Before he could utter a word, a shadow loomed over them, and a voice cut through the air. “Sorry, I'm here to pick up my wife."

The single father looked taken aback, and Jessie found herself equally surprised.

Looking up, she met Albert's intense gaze. His claim that she was his wife ignited a flicker of anger within her.

After dismissing the single father, she attempted to leave.

Albert gently grasped her wrist, his voice low and commanding, sending shivers down her spine. "Why deny what's between us? Are you really considering dating someone else?"

Jessie's lip quivered as she met his intense gaze. “Albert, I've told you before. If this doesn't work out, I might move on... until I find-"

Before she could finish, her words were silenced by his kiss.

In the corridor, Albert had her pressed against the wall, her movements restricted by his firm grip. When she resisted, he effortlessly raised her arms above her head, sending shivers down her spine with his passionate kiss.

"Still resisting?"

His voice was husky, his gaze smoldering. “If you keep talking like that, I might just have to take you right here."

Jessie kicked him in frustration. "You're incorrigible, Albert."

He leaned in closer, his words a whisper against her skin. “Only for you, Jessie. It's been days, and I've missed you."

Jessie had meant to push him away, to get away from him, but then she caught a scent, a hint of blood in the air.

Glancing down, she noticed his white shirt stained crimson. It was clear his wound had reopened.

Fury bubbled up inside her. “Are you insane? Why would you risk yourself like this? Do you want to bleed to death and make me raise your daughter?"

Albert remained quiet, simply bowing his head and gazing at her with tender eyes.

While Jessie felt the urge to chastise him, she held back her feelings and declared, “This is it, the final time!”