I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 119

Mason was mesmerized by Zoe’s serene expression on her delicate face. It looked like she was glowing in the evening light. She was beautiful and graceful.

He couldn’t help himself but muttered some crude, but flirtatious words to her. What he said would’ve acted like a lubricant to their relationship if they were an ordinary couple, but Zoe thought it was repulsive.

The servant was trying to look past Mason. She reminded them softly, “It’s almost time for dinner!”

Grabbing her slender arm, he chatted with her as they walked to the dining hall. “We’re having crabs for dinner tonight. They’re fresh, just came in in the afternoon. Aren’t crabs your favorite food? You’ve got to have more later.”

She smiled faintly in response.

Zoe didn’t even let her displeasure show during dinner, much less question him. If he wanted to act like a lovely couple, then she’d go along with it. She didn’t even reject him when he wanted to have sex with her at night.

Just when things were getting hot, she reached for the bedside table with a trembling hand and took out a box of condoms. Then, she signaled him to put it on.

He was stunned.

The truth was, he might not have preferred it, but that didn’t mean she liked it either. Lowering his head, he kissed her and murmured that he wanted a baby. He was almost thirty years old now. Some of his childhood friends already had sons and daughters.

She raised her head, looked at him, and caressed his delicate brow.

He really was stunning!

It was no wonder he was confident he could win her heart swiftly and make her love him again. Cards on the table, he had what it took to pull it off.

Lowering her gaze, she whispered tenderly, “That’s too fast, Mason. We need to take it slow and work out the kinks in our relationship. Moreover, aren’t you busy building your career? I want you to have the kind of energy and time to take care of our baby when he comes.”

Propping himself up, he lowered his head and looked at her. After a brief pause to put on the condom, he proceeded to kiss her and finish what he started. It was his way of agreeing to what she said.

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The deed was done, and Zoe went to shower and apply her skincare, as she usually did. Mason headed to the study.