Stella could tell that he sounded a little happy.
She could not hold back her curiosity as she tried to sneak a look at his face by tilting her head slightly. She ended up looking right
into Eric’s deep eyes.
Stella found herself attracted to him the moment their eyes met.
What he said next was completely unexpected of him.
“Star sounds nice. Stella is a nice name too, but I think ‘Wifey‘ is the best. You’re my one and only, after all.”
Stella’s heart beat wildly when she heard his last sentence.
She had no idea how to react. All she did was softly grunt and lower her head in a fluster.
Even though the car had ample air–conditioning, she felt so hot that she began to sweat. Her hand, which was still in his, became
sticky.
Eric laughed softly and lowered the temperature of the air–conditioning for her. He passed a handkerchief to her.
Stella took it from him to wipe away her sweat while Eric continued speaking.
“Even though we’re a generation apart, I’m only seven years older than you. Come to think of it, we’re actually pretty close in
age.”
The driver in front had been working for the Chiltons for more than thirty years. When he heard Eric’s comment, he could not help but interrupt, “How is that considered close in age, Mr. Chilton? You shouldn’t lie to yourself.”
Eric glanced at the rearview mirror and saw the driver laughing happily. He felt slightly exasperated.
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“Don’t do this to me, Lowry.”
“Fine, fine. I’ll stop talking. Please continue!”
Eric finally looked away from Lowry and continued where he left off.
