An Unbreakable Addiction

Mia turned away in embarrassment. "No..."

Even without trying to seduce Hunter, she was already left so exhausted by him that she can barely get out of bed. If she actually tried to seduce him, it would likely leave her bedridden for days.

The doctor glanced at the man beside her, realizing with surprise that he was indeed Mr. Jasper, the CEO of Genesis Corporation. And he had just called her "Mrs. Jasper."

So, they were married? If Mia had such strong connections, why was he worrying on her behalf?

With a more serious tone, the doctor advised her, "I'll leave you to it, Miss Smith. Do your best to secure that new medication soon. It'll make a big difference for your grandmother."

An elderly person with a fragile body could not endure repeated trips to the emergency room for long. With the right medication, her suffering would be greatly reduced.

"Thank you, Doctor. I'll do everything I can. You've been a huge help," Mia replied, cheeks still flushed.

She slipped out of Hunter's grasp and moved toward the hospital bed, her heart aching as she looked at her grandmother's frail form.

"Miss Smith, we'll take her back to her room now," a nurse said softly.

"Alright, thank you," Mia replied. She took a breath and then turned to Hunter.

Hunter's gaze rested on her, lips pressed together as he waited for her to speak.

Truthfully, he could have asked Sam to handle everything the moment he learned about her grandmother's condition. But he chose to wait because as a businessman, he valued transactions and returns. If Mia came to him, he could make his own demands and gain something in return.

"Hunter." Mia called softly, standing before him.

In three years of marriage, their relationship had never been close, and it had been a long time since she had called his name in such a gentle tone.

Hunter looked down at her, his gaze intense, his Adam's apple shifting slightly. He couldn't deny that Mia's voice was truly enchanting. Especially in bed, when she whispered his name, it made him want to lose himself completely.

The memory deepened his gaze, and he offered a faint smile as he teased. "Mrs. Jasper, are you trying to seduce me right here?".

His mood had brightened considerably for some reason.

Mia's face flushed a deep red, her hands twisting nervously. She bit her lip and said softly, "Can we... wait until tonight?"

She couldn't bring herself to do anything bold in public, but maybe she could give it a try at home.

Hunter chuckled. "Well, now I'm looking forward to seeing what Mrs. Jasper has planned for tonight."

In their three years of marriage, Hunter had always taken the lead when it came to intimacy. Whenever he wanted, he simply took the initiative, leaving Mia little choice. Sometimes she wasn't quite ready, and the

beginning could feel uncomfortable, but the experience improved as they went on.

But if Mia were to seduce him of her own accord, he had a feeling he would be utterly captivated, losing himself in her over and over again.

Unexpectedly, he found himself already looking forward to it.

Mia's cheeks reddened even more under his teasing, but she gathered her courage. "I... I'll do my best!" she promised, then added with a hopeful look, "So... could you help me get some of the new medication?

I don't want to see my grandmother rushed to the emergency room all the time."NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

As she spoke about her grandmother, Mia's eyes turned red with emotion.

Hunter's gaze softened as he took in her delicate, vulnerable expression. She looked heartbreakingly beautiful and undeniably captivating this way, stirring something deep inside him.

Seeing him remain silent, Mia felt unsure whether he would agree or not. She took a quiet breath, reaching out to tug lightly at his sleeve. "Hunter, is it okay?"

Her voice was soft, carrying a hint of anxiety. She wasn't confident that he would say yes, which was why she had spent the past few days trying every possible connection to find the medication rather than asking him directly. Hunter frowned slightly at her cautious expression, an inexplicable discomfort settling in his chest. "Let's see how you do tonight, Now, Mrs. Jasper, I need to get to the office."

Without a definite answer, Mia felt a pang in her heart, her hopes sinking.

• But she managed to keep her emotions in check, tilting her head up to smile at him. "Then I'll make dinner for you tonight and wait for you to come home."