Chapter 134
Chapter 134:
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Helena was about to ask Alden to stand up when his sudden kiss cut her off.
Surprise widened her eyes, and she instinctively tried to retreat.
Yet Alden’s kiss was brief, their noses touching as he stayed close, whispering huskily, “Are you still upset with me p>
His question tugged at Helena’s heart, sending her pulse racing.
She opened her mouth to respond, but Alden was already speaking. “I wasn’t deceiving you. I was just testing whether you truly didn’t care p>
A slow smile crept across his face as he chuckled softly. “Fortunately, my dear Helena, you didn’t let me down p>
Helena felt a stir of anger, but the memory of his earlier assistance tempered her fury, and she bit back her harsh words.
Instead, she fixed him with a stern look and said firmly, “Never lie to me again p>
“Okay.” Alden’s response was immediate, his voice tinged with joy. He leaned in once more, eager to reclaim her lips that he had missed so dearly.
This time, Helena offered no resistance.
Their breathing quickened and mixed, and Alden’s hand wandered to her waist…
But as he began to loosen her belt, Helena exclaimed, “Stop!” Desire clouded Alden’s eyes, yet he halted instantly.
With cheeks aflame, Helena whispered, “No, don’t! Just… release me first p>
“Why don’t you want to continue?” Alden insisted, seeking clarity.
The discomfort in her body became clearer, and Helena blurted out, “I’m on my period! Can you let go now p>
Alden paused, momentarily taken aback.
Then his face broke into a wide, genuine smile.
It was Helena’s first time seeing him laugh so freely.
“Why are you laughing?” she playfully hit his shoulder, her emotions a mix of embarrassment and annoyance.
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Once his laughter subsided, Alden stood up, watching Helena hurriedly try to put on her coat.
Curiously, he asked why she was in such a rush, and she explained that she had run out of feminine products and needed to shop immediately.
Silently, Alden took the coat from Helena’s hands and placed it back on the rack, his actions speaking volumes.
“What’s going on?” Helena asked urgently, aware that she needed to restock her essentials.
“Just stay here and relax. I’ll handle it,” Alden declared, donning his coat and heading out swiftly.
Helena stood motionless for a moment, then it dawned on her—he was actually going to buy the pads for her.
But he was a man…
Imagining Alden selecting pads in a store, Helena couldn’t suppress her laughter.
At the supermarket, Alden faced a daunting array of feminine products, his expression a mix of bewilderment and slight embarrassment.
Daytime, nighttime, ultra-thin, extra-absorbent…
He found it impossible to differentiate.
Ultimately, Alden decided to take one of each variety, amassing over a dozen packages, and walked to the cashier, maintaining an impassive face.
Both Alden and Helena were well-known figures in their neighborhood. The cashier, aware of Alden’s hearing impairment, watched him leave before turning to her colleague with a chuckle. “Mr. Wilson might not hear well, but isn’t he handsome? And so caring—out late buying pads for his wife, and so many too p>
Alden remained silent, his expression unreadable.
He maintained his composure all the way home.
Upon returning, he handed Helena a heavily laden shopping bag without a word, then quickly turned away.
“You p>
Helena was momentarily taken aback by his gesture, but then she noticed the redness at the tips of his ears.
Even the usually unflappable Alden could be embarrassed.
It was endearing to see such a composed man looking so unsettled. Suppressing a giggle, Helena placed her pad down and returned to find Alden offering her a mug of hot cocoa.
The heat from the mug warmed her hands and melted her heart.
Clasping the mug more firmly, Helena mustered the courage to ask, “My mom—” She paused, correcting herself. “I mean, Gemma. How’s she doing now p>
At the mention of Gemma, Alden’s expression tensed slightly. He took a moment before responding calmly, “She’s been taken home by her family. I don’t have all the details p>