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down his laptop. He simply closed it and got to his feet. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you

quietly. “I know I acted badly

I shouldn’t have…done whatever I did to encourage what happened. I’m

er. I should have known b

ar keys, and went to the door which was sorta being blocked by Adrian, who had a de

couldn’t hide the

le him to pass. Not with his lean figure. He’d never been a big

and then sighed when Adrian remained where

wouldn’t budge from the

from me?” Oliver bellowed,

ys been this sweet and gentle guy who never allowed himself to get upset by anything. Within the short time that he’d known Adrian, the man had managed to bring out the worst in him and Olive

.” Adrian looked and sounded desperate. “If after my explanation you

ack back on the desk. Then he followed Adrian to the living area where they both sat on the couch

times called Quadriplegic.” A

our wife,” Oliver growled, getting to his feet. “Don’

why I reacted like that the other night. To do that, I need to tell you everything. Please, Oliver. Li

wn and placed the ankle of one foot on the k

drian said in

t Oliver respected and admired. Oliver suddenly felt sorry for

nty-two at the time and had so many plans for the future. She was so full of life.” Adrian’s voice cracked. He cleared his throat and went on. “But four months after our wedding, she developed a medical condition… She’s been paralyzed ever since. I was completely sha

our son, Josh, via surrogate. He’s almost ten now. Then on our tenth anniversary, again at her insistence, we had Pearl. She said she saw how happy Josh made me and wanted me to have another child to dote on.” Adrian shrugged and stared down at his fingers. “I love her. She’s the only girl I’ve ever been with. I’ve never had sex with any other person. And I’ve never cheated on her…till now.” He

nder how Adrian had been able to rock his world like it had never been before when he obviously didn’t have enough experience. After all, from what

n with just one woman and never been with a

he words he’d expected from the handsome computer geek. He burst into laughter d

ow where and how to find th

ucked by someone who knew what he was doing or feel

n chuckled. “Not that you’re a pig.” He raised his han

iver said quietly, watching as

a. She’s a really lovely person, Oliver.” Adr

groan. “I’m so sorry

ver. When I’m with you, I’m able to forget about all my worries and just let go. I love hanging out with you and just having fun. I look forward to sitting with you every evening. I live for those moments. I’m sorry I’ve dragged you into this but…I don’t know what I’ll do