Chapter 145 His Last Defenses.
Buzz…
Eric’s phone suddenly vibrated on the nightstand.
He pressed his fingers to his temple, feeling a headache coming on, and reached for the phone. As he answered, his expression immediately turned serious.
After listening to the voice on the other end, Eric replied icily, “Got it.”
He ended the call abruptly and placed the phone down before taking a deep breath. After gently releasing Kate, he said in a subdued tone, “Kate, there’s an urgent matter at the company. I have to go.”
Kate tensed briefly, then nodded softly in acknowledgement. She sat up naturally, turned to face Eric, and hesitated before speaking softly, “But Eric
Her gaze shifted to Eric’s lower body, concern evident on her face.
Eric followed her gaze, and a hint of amusement flickered in his eyes before he concealed it. “I’ll take a cold shower,” he stated.
He stood up slightly hunched, grabbed some clothes, and wrapped them around his waist, feeling unexpectedly flustered.
Soon, the sound of running water filled the bathroom.
Kate lightly bit her lip, her eyes darting toward the bathroom.
She had sensed Eric’s state earlier. He clearly….
But he chose to handle it by taking a cold shower.
I guess he’s scared.
Under the cold water in the shower, most of the heat eased away.
Eric took a deep breath.
He hadn’t slept well all night.
Kate was a restless sleeper. She clung to him like an octopus, her small hands wandering. How he managed to endure it throughout the night was beyond him.
In addition, due to his overwhelming workload recently, it had been a while since Eric and Kate. had been so intimately close. The situation was becoming uncontrollable.
Nevertheless, he exerted utmost restraint, relying on his remarkable self–discipline.
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feelings.
Although Kate seemed supportive of him now and her attitude had changed significantly, Eric still harboured fears.
He dreaded the day Kate might coldly suggest a divorce or decisively leave him again.
Eric couldn’t imagine life without Kate anymore; she had become an essential part of him, like an addictive substance ingrained in his being.
He wouldn’t be able to live anymore if he lost her.
Rather than risk losing her and enduring the painful memories repeatedly, he chose not to fully embrace their relationship.
After a lengthy cold shower, Eric emerged from the bathroom with a stern expression. He quickly dried his hair, bid a hasty farewell to Kate, and rushed out to his car.
Watching Eric leave, Kate sighed softly.
Frustration brewed within her.
Eric’s demeanour today made it evident that despite his growing desire for her and their deepened relationship, there remained a barrier in his heart.
He couldn’t fully breach that barrier.
So he continued to suppress his emotions and avoid confronting them.
Yet, she was determined to gradually break down his last defenses with her actions.
Kate loved Eric deeply; the thought of leaving him was unbearable to her.
After a simple breakfast, George drove Kate to the company.
Following this brief respite, Kate and Eric resumed their hectic routines.
Kate immersed herself in collaborative projects, while Eric grappled with the demands of his
company.
This period seemed particularly challenging as Eric had been leaving early and returning late for the past two weeks, appearing utterly exhausted.
As time passed, the finals of the international design competition were finally approaching.