The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 611

Ferris clearly hadn't expected someone as slender as me to burst with such explosive strength. He looked genuinely startled at being shoved away, a hint of confusion lingering in his eyes.

But as he slowly blinked, a hazy layer of tenderness rippled through his dark pupils. The corners of his lips curved upward, and his usually stoic face suddenly came alive.

"Even if I were blind, I could never mistake my own baby." He reached out a finger and gently tapped the bridge of my nose. His voice was a low murmur, dripping with boundless indulgence.

My body froze all over again. Ferris had short-circuited my brain once more. I just stared at him blankly, as if he had cast a binding spell on me.

The smile on his lips deepened. He lowered his head, closing the distance between us until his crisp, subtle pine scent washed over me again. His fingers caught my chin, forcing my face tilt upward.

His lips descended upon mine, light as a feather at first. But the gentle touch quickly intensified. What started as restraint instantly transformed into a surging wave.

I could hear Ferris's breathing grow ragged and uncontrollable. His eyes fluttered shut as he kissed me with profound earnestness, pushing deeper and deeper.

A familiar, crisp sweetness touched my tongue. It was a flavor unique to Ferris. He had mild germaphobia and was incredibly meticulous about oral hygiene. Whenever he smoked, he would brush his teeth immediately afterward. If that wasn't an option, he would eat a Lemon Drops candy.

The reason he chose Lemon Drops was because they were my favorite.

When we first got married, he noticed how much I loved them, so he swapped out his usual chewing gum for lemon-flavored fruit drops and carried them everywhere.

I hadn't expected him to keep that habit to this day. The familiar, refreshing taste unlocked my memories and shocked me back to reality.

I was jolted awake by the deepening kiss. Staring at the handsome, familiar face so close to mine, my brain finally snapped back online.

An intense wave of fury washed over me. I violently yanked my head back, slamming a palm against his chest to push him away.