Chapter: 2180

Chuckling, Wendell pinched her nose affectionately. "You're such a contradiction. You don't actually want me there, yet you refuse to admit it."

“That's just my way," Averie retorted, pulling away slightly, her lips pursed in a playful pout. “If you're not a fan, perhaps you should find someone less complicated."

Wendell pinched her waist a bit harder. “You're just trying to provoke me."

Averie winced, taking a deep breath. With a sly smile, she nestled back into his arms. “That's your fault for spoiling me."

WendelL's resolve melted at her coy submission, and he leaned in for another kiss.