Chapter 12

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　　“You see now, Minerva,” Darwin patted the back of the newly awakened Minerva on the couch. “There is always good in everybody. No matter how despicable they are…”

　　“I know.” Minerva’s tears were still wetting her face early in the morning.

　　“Is that only your reply, Minnie?!” Her head was still bowed down in sorrow despite his echoing voice. “It’s the same words you kept on uttering since last night!”

　　She abruptly turned her head towards him and pointed a finger to herself. “Can’t you see I’m having my moment? Please, Darwin. Just let me cry for today. You know that pregnant women are particularly overly emotional…”

　　“Particularly overly emotional,” he said in a comedic, mimicking voice. “Fine! I will let you have your crying session for today and the hours to come. But—”

　　Darwin leaned closer to her ears as if he was about to kiss this lovely woman. “You’ll be mine tonight, babe.”