Chapter 26: Chapter 26- tempting

Laurent pressed her lips together, refusing to respond.

Fuming, Dave pointed to the little girl beside him.

"If we book another room, where will Emma sleep tonight?"

"With me, of course. Or are you planning to put her to bed yourself?"

Laurent shot back without hesitation, meeting his anger head-on.

The two of them stood there locked in a tense standoff at the hotel reception, their argument making the staff visibly uncomfortable. Meanwhile, new guests had begun arriving behind them, adding to the awkward atmosphere.

In the end, Dave relented and took out his wallet, booking a second room next to his for Laurent. Only then did the confrontation come to an end.

However, because of this incident, Dave kept his face cold and ignored Laurent all the way to their rooms, still holding their daughter in his arms.