Everyone was instantly rendered speechless. They did not know how to react to Ben's actions. He had actually taken medication that was meant for women.
"No wonder you apologized so quickly that time. So, you took my pills." Moved, Lilith felt a lump in her throat, and all the frustration she felt toward him vanished in that instant.
"I'm really just worried about you, Lilith. This isn't about getting a child. Can't you believe me?" Ben noticed the change in her attitude and immediately took the chance to declare his determination. "I don't care about the others. I only care about you, because you are my wife."
Lilith whimpered and burst into tears.
Ben immediately dragged her into his arms and consoled her, while the others shot one another awkward looks.
An hour later, dinner ended, and on the way home, Avery could not help but say, "Elliot, do you remember when we were dating? We fought a lot for a while back then as well."
Elliot thought about it. "Just for a while? I feel like it lasted for a long time."
Avery's expression darkened, and she glared at him.
"I don't think it's a bad thing to argue. As long as we can make up after that, all the fights we had meant something. Everyone is special in their own way, and for the sake of love, two people would have to learn how to compromise. Isn't that great?"
"Some couples never fight, though. I had a classmate from college who never fought with her boyfriend."
"Honey, I will never fight with you." She wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a light peck on the lips. "I feel bad every time you get mad when we fight."
"I thought you were making me mad!"
"Um... I guess I lose all sense when I'm angry. I didn't want to be the only one who was angry. Besides, you drive me mad all the time as well. If you are as forgiving as you are now, we wouldn't have fought so much."
"You are being fair, at least." Elliot chuckled with his arms around her waist.
"Of course! It's in the past so forget it." Avery buried her face in his neck and took in his unique scent. "How's the hiring of your assistant going? Once you decide who to hire, why don't we buy our assistants dinner?"
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