Page 335 of In Love with a Cruel Billionaire

They were all major events that she would normally have fretted over.

Normally.

And maybe, later on, when the euphoria had dimmed a little, shewouldworry about them.

But for now...

The professor opened the door for her, and she took his hand as he helped her out of the car. In the corner of her eye, she saw his entire staff all lined up in front of his home, but instead of turning to face them, his golden gaze remained on her.

And once again, they were blazing.

But whereas it used to be with anger, this time she understood that the intensity came from something else.

"You're worried?" she asked softly.

"It's okay to have second thoughts about this," he muttered. "You can still—-"

"Love you?" Diana cupped his face. "Kiss you? Touch you? F—-"

His mouth slammed down on hers, and she laughed against his lips.

I love you, Professor.

Matthijs' arm went around her waist to pull her closer.

And I you.

Her

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DIANA TRIED TO TAKEher time in the shower, but it was impossible. She was just so excited to be with the professor again. Nervous and a little frightened, too, yes, but mostly, just excited, her toes perpetually curling and her heart constantly skipping a beat at the knowledge that finally, oh finally,they could be one.

She tried to while the time away by taking extra care in styling her hair and choosing the right dress - a strapless, ruby red velvet concoction that bared nearly two-thirds of her cleavage that she matched with the same-colored stilettos.

But even after this, a glance at the clock told her it was only five minutes to six, and she still had over half an hour to go before she could meet the professor for dinner.

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