Chapter 952
Vivian's silence confirmed Ethan's suspicion.
Her lowered lashes fluttered slightly, betraying her unease.
Ethan's gaze darkened as his well-defined fingers brushed her cheek.
"Vivian, you can't escape me."
His deep voice carried unshakable certainty.
She instinctively stepped back, only for his arm to lock around her waist.
Ethan pulled her flush against him, his embrace crushing as if to fuse their bodies together.
"Let go..."
"Never."
His chin rested atop her head, voice muffled against her hair.
"I searched for you so long. Do you think I'd let you go now?"
She could feel the vibration of his chest, his heartbeat loud against her ear.
"Ethan, are you serious?"
"Shall I carve out my heart to prove it?"
"Psycho."
She scoffed, but couldn't suppress the smile tugging at her lips.
"One last chance."
Vivian finally relented, her fingers unconsciously clutching his shirt.
Ethan froze, light gradually dawning in his eyes.
"Really?"
"Three-month probation. Fail and you're out."
She kept her expression stern but startled when his handsome face suddenly closed in.
"What are you—"
"Sealing the deal."
His warm lips captured hers in an inescapable kiss.
Vivian pounded his chest in protest, only for him to deepen the kiss while trapping her wrists.
"Demerit!"
"Dock my points. I'll make them up."
Ethan licked his lips smugly, mischief dancing in his eyes.
His expression turned serious. "Come home with me."
"It's too cold here. Not good for the pregnancy."
His long fingers traced her noticeably thinner face with aching tenderness.
"Theo keeps asking for you."
At the mention of their child, Vivian's gaze softened.
"Isabella won't stop pestering me either."
Ethan pressed his advantage, listing all the benefits of returning.
Vivian grew thoughtful.
She did miss familiar faces.
But Zero's threat loomed large—was home truly safe?
"I'll cook for you personally. Balanced nutrition guaranteed."
Sensing her hesitation, Ethan pressed on.
"24/7 personal protection, hm?"
His warm breath teased her sensitive earlobe.
Vivian's ears burned as she pushed his face away.
"Stop that."
"How about this?"
Suddenly he knelt on one knee, taking her hand.
"Come home with me. Please?"