The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 195

Vivica's eyes met his, and in the dim, hazy light, she could see the profound depth in his gaze. She heard the distinct sound of him swallowing, and a palpable wave of desire seemed to roll off him, enveloping her.

She froze, as if caught in a trance. As a married woman, she had spent years in a celibate marriage. To say she had no physical longings would be a lie, but with a husband who was unable to perform, she had learned to fiercely suppress those urges, distracting herself at every turn.

But now, she was lying in the warm, strong embrace of an impossibly handsome man—a man whose charisma and competence she had long admired from afar. The walls she had so carefully built around her desires suddenly crumbled, and a torrent of longing rushed forth. She wanted, more than anything, to press her lips to his.

But the chasm between their worlds was too vast. The thought had barely formed before she shoved it back down.

Realizing she had been lingering in his arms for far too long, she tried to push herself up. Her hand had just found purchase on the mattress when a firm grip on her shoulder pressed her back down.

"Ah… what are you—mmph!"

Confused, all she knew was that Joseph was pulling her back. She started to ask what he was doing, but the words were cut off as his mouth came down on hers, hot and demanding.

Vivica turned to stone. Her body went rigid, her eyes wide with shock. It was as if her soul had fled her body, leaving her motionless, a silent participant as he stole the air from her lungs. A loud buzzing filled her ears, and her heart hammered against her ribs, each beat louder than the last.

The kiss was an impulse, a moment of weakness on Joseph's part. But when he realized she was completely unresponsive, his rational mind took over, slamming on the brakes.

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