When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese and Zacharias) novel Chapter 730

Jonathan observed her effortless shifts between sweet innocence and playful teasing. His grin widened. He leaned in, brushing the tip of his nose against Anneliese's, his voice low and inviting.

"I'm not questioning you," he murmured. "I just want to hear it from you—my baby saying it, for real."

Anneliese's eyes fluttered, her cheeks flushing. Under his intense gaze, she pretended to be coy.

"Say what?" she asked, voice light.

"You know what," he replied.

As a teasing gesture, he bounced her lightly in his arms. Her small frame dipped slightly, and she squeaked before he caught her securely. She clung to him even tighter.

A mischievous spark lit her eyes. "I have no clue. Care to give me a hint, Mr. Fullbuster?"

Jonathan clicked his tongue, pressing his palm firmly against her curves. "Three words. Say them. Now."

She had never admitted her love to him directly—not with that burning intensity.

But such words weren't meant to be forced; they had to emerge naturally, whenever the heart compelled them. Staring a woman down to make her confess was absurd.

Anneliese parted her lips, warmth spreading across her cheeks, yet instead of speaking, a soft laugh slipped out.

Jonathan's eyes flickered with warning. She cleared her throat, bracing herself to finally say it—

A sharp knock at the bedroom door cut through the moment.

"Mr. Fullbuster, Mrs. Fullbuster, you have a visitor. It's Mr. Zane," Margot's voice called from outside.

Anneliese glanced toward the door. Zane is here? Has he found out what happened and come looking for Jess?

"Forget him. We're not done," Jonathan murmured, noticing her momentary distraction. He tilted her chin back and held her gaze, insistence in his eyes.

Half exasperated, half amused, Anneliese rolled her eyes. Outside, Margot must have assumed no one heard her. She knocked again, louder this time.

"Mr. Fullbuster, Mr. Zane is already waiting in the living room. He seems urgent. Mr. Fullbuster?"

In her mind, she mused, The young couple is clearly inseparable. They've just returned and can't bear to be apart. Mr. Zane has chosen the absolute worst moment.

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