Chapter 1100

The happiness they experienced was akin to a fish struggling desperately when stranded, finally making its leap to the seaside before it succumbed to complete desiccation. Hesper was determined not to let any unforeseen circumstances jeopardize the bright future she held within her grasp. Rickard reached out, his hand gently caressing Hesper's head. "Don't worry. There's no guarantee we can accurately anticipate all the circumstances. When the unexpected happens, it happens." "Okay…" Hesper nodded, a smile gracing her lips after a moment's pause. "True, it's just that your gentle demeanor seems rather unlike you." Suddenly, Hesper sat up and switched on the bedside lamp. Reacting to her movements, Rickard also sat up, momentarily taken aback when Hesper's hand brushed against his face. "What's the matter?" After Hesper confirmed that it was truly Rickard's face, she withdrew her hand and said, "I just wanted to make sure. You didn't sound like you just now." Having been deceived