After the Cold Marriage His Crazy Love (Iris and Julian) novel Chapter 275

Chapter 275 Jealousy

Upstairs in her room, Iris caught the sound of an engine pulling up outside, followed by the distinct, sh squeal of brakes.

She pushed back the

out to the balc

The night

out and

Iri

vers, swung heregs out of bed, and-cradling her rounded belly-made her wa

down.

car sat parked in front of the garden. His figure moved quickly-he stepped ward the house.

nd walked to her bedroom door.

rushed the doorknob when she paused again, A stubborn sense of resentment begar

made her emotions swing up a

rried footsteps came rushin

knock sounded at her door

voice was slightly breathless

n’t answer.

knocked twice more.

tly, Iris turned th

a tried the ha upset I’m b

ing hi

y, and she’d grown more sensitive than usual.

-she could tell he was taking them two at a

re you asleep?”

It wouldn’t budge. He waited a beat before asking gently, “Are

more wronged.

nat

1. Even though she tried to keep her expression neutral and avoided still tinged her voice. “I’m not upset. Did you need something?”

a gentle smile on his face, and moved to step inside.

against his chest, tilting her head to meet his gaze. “Say what you need to say

We talked this morning-I’m staying in here with you tonight. Now yOUE WONT

nd, lowered it

was inside. Were you

Jay?”

Chapter 275 Sealousy

No.

He couldn’t help the smile that touched his lips. He moved closer, murmuring near her ear, “Freya mentioned you asked for me a few times.”

Iris didn’t bother denying it this time. She pursed her lips, cheeks puffed slightly, and glared up at him.

Julian dropped his gaze, his tone tentative. “Something came up at the office. I got held up working late

So…

Iris frowned. Suddenly, she reached up, gripped his shoulders, and leaned in-sniffing near his collar, th against his chest.

Julian’s body went still. His hands settled at her waist. His breathing grew uneven, his chest rising and falling heavily. His Adam’s apple bobbed, eyes darkening, gaze intense.

“Julian, you’re lying.” Iris’ eyes reddened with frustration. She looked up at him accusingly. “You smell like sandalwood, and there’s this… herbal balm scent, too. Where were you?”

Julian looked down at her. Slowly, warmth filled his eyes, tinged with a faint redness. He couldn’t suppress the smile tugging at his mouth. His voice came out low, rough, and unbearably tender. “Iris… are you smelling me to check if I have another woman’s perfume on me?”

Iris froze. Realizing what she’d just done, she quickly tried to pull her hands back.

Julian’s eyes grew moist, but his smile remained. “You do care, don’t you?”

Iris lowered her head, swallowed thickly, and tried to push his hands from her waist.

He cupped her face, tilting it up until their eyes met. “Back before the divorce, no matter how late I came home or what rumors were going around, you never asked, never seemed to care. I kept wishing you’d get jealous just once-question me, even argue with me. But you didn’t give it a second thought. You’d just remind me to shower if I smelled like smoke. It drove me crazy back then.”

A twinge of guilt stirred in Iris. She shot back, “You lied, and now you’re trying to turn this around?

“I did lie. I’m sorry, I was wrong.” Julian’s tone was sincere. “My grandmother wasn’t feeling well. After Flett the office, I went to check on her. The sandalwood scent is from her room. She had a headache and used some menthol balm-I must’ve picked up the smell when I hugged her.”

Iris’ stance softened. “Is she okay?”

“She’s fine now.” Julian smiled gently. “But I think I might’ve made things worse by nor telling you. I didn’t want you to worry or misunderstand. You seem pretty bothered.”

“I’m not Tris pushed lightly at his hands.

Julian bent bus head, bringing his face closer to her flushed check. His eyes held hers as he teased, “What you just did… that was exactly like a wife checking her husband for signs hd beat somewhere he shouldn’t

Iris made a lot and

Truth

umped his chest. wasnt checking you. I was ventying whether you were telling the

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Julian didn’t mind at all. His smile turned sweet, almost honeyed. I’m not like other husbands, you know I’d be happy to share my location with you-24/7, if you wanted.

“Pfft.” Iris let out a soft, dismissive sound, though her mood lifted despite herself. She turned and walked toward

bed, mumbling, “I’m not that controlling”

Juli

leave her room that night.

Iris finally let him stay-though she insisted he sleep on the floor.

horning, when Iris woke, Julian was already gone from the room. She washed up, headed

and sat down for breakfast.

as tidying the living room. From the kitchen came the fanfiliar morning sounds of clinking dishes nning water.

od morning, Ms. Whitlow.”

Morning,” Iris replied warmly, her gaze drifting almost unconsciously toward the kitchen. “Is Mr. Everhart not going into work today?”

“No, ma’am. I heard him say he’s taking you to your prenatal appointment later.”

It was only then that Iris remembered-today was her checkup. She’d lost track of the dates entirely.

She was seven months along now. Julian had made it to nearly every single appointment, handling every little detail with care.

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