Chloe Preston felt his searing heat and panicked, trying to get off him. Donovan Xavier held her down, wrapping his arm around her slender waist. "Why are you fidgeting?" Chloe Preston avoided his gaze. "My feet are numb from sitting for so long. I want to get up and stand for a bit." Donovan Xavier laughed. "Are you sure it’s your feet that are numb?" He leaned over as if to kiss her. Chloe Preston dodged backward. "Don’t mess around." "You managed to control yourself yesterday even when you were drugged. Why can’t you now?" Donovan Xavier bit her ear. "It’s different when it’s you." Chloe Preston blushed and finally relented. Twenty minutes later. Suddenly, a noise came from the other room. Something fell to the ground with a sharp crash. "What was that sound?" Chloe Preston asked, startled. She opened her eyes and looked toward the noise. "Are you hiding someone in here?" She reached out and tugged on his large hand. "Don’t worry about it," Donovan Xavier said. "Just look at me." But a series of crashing and clattering sounds continued to come from the room. Chloe Preston couldn’t focus at all. She insisted on getting up, climbing off the sofa to pick up her clothes and put them on. She walked over, determined to see what was going on. Chloe Preston opened the door and walked in, only to be met with a scene of complete chaos. Smashed cups and spilled water littered the floor. Books were torn, a lamp was knocked over, and all the cushions had been thrown to the ground, their feathers floating in the air. Chloe Preston stood there, stunned. Hearing a noise from under the covers, she walked over and lifted them. A small, adorable orange tabby was on the bed, fiercely sinking its teeth into the silk sheets. When it saw Chloe, it showed no fear, puffing itself up as if ready to pounce. Just then, the man walked in. The kitten immediately lost its courage, shrinking back into the covers and trembling. Donovan Xavier glanced around the room, his brow furrowed. He strode forward and picked the kitten up by the scruff of its neck. "You’ve got some nerve. Look at the mess you’ve made of my room!" Chloe Preston frowned at him. "This cat is..." "I found it," Donovan Xavier said. "From now on, you’re its mother." "Ah?" Chloe Preston was taken aback for a moment before nodding. How strange. Why would he suddenly decide to keep a cat? "Baby," Donovan Xavier suddenly called out, his tone alluring. Chloe Preston instinctively thought he was calling her. Her face flushed as she looked at him. "Hm? What is it?" Donovan Xavier’s eyes narrowed as he met her gaze, a playful smile on his face. "Miss Quinn, I wasn’t calling you." Chloe Preston froze for a second. If he wasn’t calling her, then who was he calling? Donovan Xavier lowered his head, a smile playing on his lips as he rubbed the head of the small cat in his arms. "I was calling the cat." Chloe Preston’s eyebrows raised slightly. "The cat’s name is Baby?" Donovan Xavier raised an eyebrow. "Yes. I just gave it that name. Does Miss Quinn have any objections?" Chloe Preston shook her head. It was his cat; he could name it whatever he wanted. For original chapters go to ɴovelfire.net Without another glance at him, Chloe Preston turned, left the room, and sat down on the sofa. Behind her, the low, powerful voice came again, gentle and tender. Chloe Preston pretended not to hear. She poured a glass of water from the table and drank it slowly. "Chloe Preston?" Donovan Xavier asked as he walked over, holding the kitten. Donovan Xavier let out a playful laugh. "I was just calling you. Why didn’t you answer?" Chloe Preston’s ears and face turned red, and she glared at him. He’s doing this on purpose, naming a cat Baby just to tease her. "Baby," he called again. Chloe Preston looked away and took a large gulp of water, ignoring him. Who knew who he was calling this time? If it wasn’t her, she would just be making a fool of herself. Seeing her ignore him, Donovan Xavier lowered his head, stroked the kitten’s chin, and sighed. "Baby, look how aloof your mother is!" Chloe Preston was speechless. Donovan Xavier came closer, leaned back lazily on the sofa, stretched out his long legs, and pulled her into his arms. Afraid of aggravating the wound on his forearm, Chloe Preston didn’t struggle, allowing him to hold her. Donovan Xavier was no gentleman. Inhaling her intoxicating, light fragrance, he lowered his head to kiss her. Chloe Preston pushed against him. "The cat is still watching!" Donovan Xavier paused, then grabbed a nearby blanket and draped it over the kitten’s furry head. "Now it can’t see us. We can continue." Chloe Preston was speechless. Help! Is anyone going to spare a thought for my life in here! 「Half a month later.」 Chloe Preston’s routine remained the same: she was either at the hospital or the jade shop. She loved to work, as it always gave her a sense of fulfillment. During this time, her relationship with Donovan Xavier had also grown stronger. He pampered and indulged her. Whenever she got angry, he would be the first to back down and coax her. Anything she liked, he would buy and bring back for her. There was just one thing: he had started using protection. Just last night, after they were finished, Chloe Preston had hugged his strong waist, panting as she asked, "Are you afraid I’ll get pregnant? Donovan Xavier, do you not want me to have your children?" Donovan Xavier had held her, gently kissing her forehead before saying simply, "Don’t overthink it. I’m just not thinking about having kids right now." After finishing surgery at the hospital, Chloe Preston drove alone back to the Xavier Residence. Housekeeper Wallace greeted her immediately. "Miss, you’re back!" Chloe Preston changed into soft slippers and looked at her wearily. "Yes. Has Donovan returned?" "He has," Housekeeper Wallace replied. "Young Master Rhodes and Young Master Sterling are here. They’re talking in the study." Chloe Preston nodded without another word and went straight upstairs. When she reached the study door, she was about to knock but noticed it wasn’t fully closed. She could hear voices from inside. "Mr. Xavier, your cat is quite a biter!" Adrian Rhodes was frowning as he leaned against the sofa, pulling away the small cat that was biting his arm. Donovan Xavier held the cat in his arms, stroking its head as a small smile touched his lips. "Is that so? Then why doesn’t it bite me?" The cat was unapproachable with everyone else, but it was incredibly clingy with Donovan, always looking meek around him. Leo Sterling leaned against the other side of the sofa with his legs crossed, his posture relaxed. "How have you and Chloe been lately?" "Very good," Donovan Xavier replied. "Have you thought about marriage?" Leo Sterling asked suddenly, taking a sip of tea. Outside the door, Chloe Preston froze, her hand hovering over the wood. The question sent a jolt through her heart. What would Donovan Xavier say? She felt so nervous. What did he truly think of her? His words from four years ago—that he was just playing around and she shouldn’t take it seriously—still echoed in her mind, impossible to forget. Hearing this, Donovan Xavier paused for a moment.