Chapter 41 You Owe Me a Thank-You

Annie flashed Christian a dazed smile, her lips parting as if she wanted to say something. But in the next second, her head tipped sideways, and she collapsed onto her folded arm, drunk and asleep on the dining table. Christian helplessly shook his head and decided to forget it. Whatever secret she was carrying and whatever that "start over" meant, didn't matter now that she was his wife. That was everything that mattered. He slipped out of his suit jacket, carefully draped it over her shoulders, then circled to her side and lifted her into his arms. She was light and obediently snuggled against his chest. After finding a comfortable position, she soon drifted off into a peaceful sleep. Carrying her, Christian strode toward the exit of the restaurant. The restaurant's director had been waiting by the door. The moment Christian appeared, the former nodded repeatedly. "Thank you for visiting, Mr. Parker." Christian kept his gaze fixed ahead and walked straight past him with th