-All right,” said Anthony, and then turned to Alice,-Take care of yourself, we’ll see you again very soon.
Kennedy’s behavior left Alice in a quandary. Even she felt embarrassed by her rude treatment of her friends.
When Anthony and Lolita left Alice’s side, she said to them alone, “I’m very sorry for Kennedy’s behavior. It is not convenient for us to eat together today, it will be another day. When I get out of the hospital, I will invite you to lunch to show my sincerity.
Lolita gave Alice a hug and whispered, “Don’t worry, we all know Kennedy’s character. I’m already looking forward to that “other day”.
Anthony next to her nodded his head. Before leaving, Anthony said nothing to Kennedy but gave him a very plaintive look.
The room regained its usual silence, eating away at the previous viltality. Alice looked at Kennedy and plucked up the courage to say, -Don’t be so cold, please! Treat others with a little more affection.
Kennedy frowned and asked, -Do you want me to be nicer to other women, too?
Alice replied, -That’s not what I mean. Anthony and Lolita are our friends and deserve a little more of your love.
At that moment, Kennedy leaned over to her with one hand braced against the wall. His face was very close to Alice’s, as, in his low, tentative voice, he said, -Don’t you feel like having the exclusive share of my affection?
Of course, she fancied it, but she was also very much concerned that Kennedy was too inaccessible to others. She tried to advise him to change the way he treated people, saying, -Of course I feel like it. But the thing is, your indifference scares the girls. Poor Lolita… She hid out of fear of you.
Kennedy raised his eyebrows, showing he didn’t care. He replied, -Did such indifference seem bad to you? It suits me fine. I’d rather women were afraid of me for her than bother me for wanting me.
What arrogant words! Alice felt uncomfortable at his attitude, so she retorted, “Not every girl wants to tease you, and Lolita is even less likely to tease you.
-And you?” Kennedy suddenly grabbed her chin and asked in a husky, extremely seductive voice. He leaned closer to her, and added, “Why did you want to approach me in the first place?
Seeing such a handsome and close face, Alice felt butterflies in her stomach, and became so nervous that she could hardly breathe.
He continued with his questions, -Are you just like those women who want to bother me?
Alice froze for a long time. After recovering from the shock, she grabbed his hand that was on her chin, as she asked the question, -What do you think?
Kennedy paused, and then whispered in her ear, -You’re not like them ….
Then his frantic, aggressive kisses covered Alice’s entire face. She could not dodge them, for her head was held by Kennedy’s large hands, and her lips by his. He, standing, she, sitting, was not a comfortable posture for so many hot, lingering kisses. Nevertheless, she didn’t mind the tiredness at that moment. She let herself get lost in the softness and tenderness of Kennedy’s lips.
The atmosphere became very erotic …
Kennedy did not release her lips until Alice was almost smothered. Nevertheless, he was still looking at her with eyes full of desire.
She, after regaining consciousness, nudged his chest and warned him, -It’s not right for you to kiss me like that. We’re in a hospital, for God’s sake!
-Aha?” Kennedy said with a wicked laugh, “Are you embarrassed? Or are you afraid I’ll eat you here?
Alice blushed like a tomato and tried to push him away. However, Kennedy hugged her tightly and his hand slowly moved down until it reached her belly.
Feeling the hand on her belly, Alice panicked and didn’t dare move. Thanks to her dressing trick, her belly could be perfectly hidden under her clothes, but if someone were to touch her? If Kennedy suspected her?
Kennedy’s hand only paused there for a few seconds, and then suddenly withdrew. Alice so nervously had a pale face, thinking how to explain herself. However, Kennedy teased that she had grown a belly, calling her chubby.
Kennedy thought she was in the mood to retort, and hastened to say before her, -Comfortable living has gifted you with a few extra pounds. These days you do nothing but eat and sleep, just like a baby. It is impossible for you to keep a flat belly as you used to.
“Maybe Kennedy’s right, but the main reason for the bigger belly is my pregnancy. Good thing, Kennedy hasn’t discovered her pregnancy.” thought Alice.
***
If Kennedy hadn’t been so insistent, she would have been out of the hospital a few days ago. Kennedy seemed necessary for her to stay longer in the hospital for a better recovery, while Alice couldn’t stand the boredom in the hospital.
She did everything possible to get him to agree to her request not to prolong the hospital stay too long. In the face of Alice’s pleas, Kennedy felt unable to force her.
In the end, the two came to an agreement: to return home one day before New Year’s Eve, since she did not want to miss such an important holiday. Besides, spending New Year’s Eve in the hospital was sentimental torture for her.
Rachel visited Alice frequently. Sometimes Alice would ask her about the situation in the Carlos family, but she did not want to bring up the subject.
Finally, Alice’s insistence forced her to tell her about the Carlos family. Raquel told her, “I know you are worried that the relationship between Kennedy and her grandfather Jorge will deteriorate. But you also know that reality doesn’t change. They don’t get along all the time.
Raquel added, -Jorge is very manipulative, and he always expects Kennedy to be obedient. Maybe the deteriorating relationship between them will be beneficial to the development of your relationship with Kennedy.
Still feeling uneasy, Alice asked, “What if Grandpa George regains his memory in the future and feels sorry for that?
Instead of answering her question, Rachel asked, “Are you still under the illusion that George will accept that you are with Kennedy?
Alice couldn’t find the words to answer.
Seeing that she was silent, Raquel sighed and said, -Actually, from the moment you were kidnapped by Zoe, I already had a conversation with Jorge, and I told him that you are pregnant, so he has stopped complaining that Kennedy has spent so much time with you leaving business matters aside. I guess he’s embarrassed about what Zoe did. He’ll leave you two alone for a long time.
-So, do you think Grandpa George is going to plan something to hurt my baby,” Alice asked very worried.
-I don’t think so, at least not these weeks. He is still very busy with Zoe’s affairs. Relax, don’t think too much,” said Raquel.
It seemed to Alice that Rachel was right, so she stopped worrying too much. What would have to come.
Alice could never have imagined that Jack at that moment was preparing his luggage to leave the country.