His Belated Love for the Abandoned Ex Wife novel Chapter 421

Chapter 421 Sweet Dependency

“What are you working on?”

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“Just running performance checks on this robot.” Daniel set the controller down and took the coffee from her hand. “Why didn’t you accept my transfer?”

“What transfer?”

“The tip for grabbing my coffee.”

“It’s way too much.” Zoe flushed faintly. “I shouldn’t take money for doing something for my boyfriend.”

Daniel set the coffee aside and held out his hand. “Give me your phone.”

Zoe pulled out her phone and handed it over.

Daniel scanned her face to unlock it in one quick motion. He accepted the payment and handed the phone back to her. His tone was firm. “From now on, you take everything I give you. No arguing. Understand?”

Zoe nodded with a soft smile.

Daniel leaned against the table, took a slow sip of coffee, and squeezed his brows together.

“You tired?”

“Mhm.” He pouted slightly, sounding quietly clingy.

Zoe’s heart softened. “You should rest for a bit.”

“It won’t help.”

“More coffee to keep you awake?”

“Nothing helps.” Daniel sighed, his gaze soft and weary as he looked at her.

A twinge of unease stirred inside her.

“Then what do you need?”

“A kiss.” Daniel slipped an arm around her waist and pulled her tight against his body.

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It was then that Zoe realized he was just faking exhaustion to get her attention.

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He tilted his head to kiss her, and she quickly pressed a palm over his mouth. “We’re still at work. Don’t.”

Daniel gently pried her wrist away and pulled her even closer. His lips hovered barely an inch from hers, his voice low. “I don’t care. I’m drained. I need you to recharge me.”

He kissed her right after–hungry, fierce, and overwhelming.

He kissed her like he couldn’t get enough, completely lost in the moment.

It was never just one kiss. It felt as if he wanted to soak her in entirely.

Zoe’s head spun, dazed by his intensity.

He pulled away eventually, breathing heavily. He pressed his forehead to hers and murmured, “Stay at my place tonight?”

Zoe’s face burned. “I didn’t go home last night. My mom will worry.”

“Just tell her you have a boyfriend. She’ll stop worrying.”

Zoe’s heart skipped a beat.

Her mom had already suspected they were together, anyway.

She rarely stayed home overnight, and her mother never batted an eye.

In that moment, she saw the hidden problem in their relationship.

She didn’t want to leave her mother behind, yet she craved every second with Daniel. At this pace, he’d ask her to move in eventually.

She had no clue how she would handle that.

Taking Daniel’s advice, Zoe told her mom they were officially dating.

Sally didn’t seem surprised at all. She simply asked when they planned to marry.

Zoe had never thought about marriage. All she wanted was to enjoy their relationship for now.

With Sally’s approval, Zoe started spending more nights at Daniel’s apartment after work.

Slowly, her belongings filled his space–everyday essentials, tiny trinkets, cushions, stuffed

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dolls, and more.

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They bought matching pajamas, cups, and slippers.

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They cooked and cleaned side by side, then curled up on the couch to watch shows after finishing chores.

Daniel was insatiable, wanting her almost every night. But whenever she was worn out, he respected her boundaries and simply held her through the night.

Their days were warm, easy, and peaceful.

Zoe never struggled with her work.

The job fell perfectly within her skill set. She only needed to input pharmacological knowledge into the AI system and correct flawed data every day.

In her free time, she messaged Iris, sharing snippets of her work, her relationship, and her daily life.

Happiness lingered over her every single day.

She finally understood love–everything simply felt sweet.

Just seeing the man she liked was enough to brighten her whole day.

Time slipped by fast. Summer rolled around before she knew it.

Daniel had to leave the city for a short business trip.

It was their first time apart since getting together. Zoe missed him endlessly. They texted and called nonstop, yet it was still never enough.

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