?<strong>Chapter 578:</strong>


    “Why are you working so hard? It’s not even your own wedding.”


    Joelle quickly grabbed the pen back.


    “This wedding is for Kathy and my brother. They mean everything to me!”


    Adrian leaned down and lifted her into his arms.


    “But I should be the one who means the most to you.”


    Biting her lip, Joelle realized she had indeed been sidelining Adrian, who now felt overlooked.


    “Just wait for me in bed,” she said, ruffling Adrian’s hair, which felt slightly prickly at the ends.


    Adrian raised an eyebrow, blocking any retreat for Joelle.


    “When will you be done?”


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    “Just be patient,” Joelle assured him with a quick kiss.


    “Go shower. I’ll be there once you’re finished.”


    “And what happens if you don’t show up?” Adrian teased.


    Joelle leaned in, whispering her reply close to his ear. It was a message meant only for the two of them.


    Previously, Adrian had suggested they try something new, which had left Joelle with a sore jaw for an entire day.


    “Don’t back down now,” Adrian warned.


    “I promise I won’t!” Joelle responded with a firm nod.


    After setting her down, Adrian made his way to the bedroom for a shower. Usually, his showerssted just ten minutes, but today, as he reached to turn off the water, he found himself thinking about Joelle’s exhaustion from tirelessly nning the wedding.


    This time, he opted to cut her some ck. Extending his time in the shower, he waited longer than usual before getting out.


    As expected, Joelle was in bed by the time he finished, already fast asleep. She was resting so soundly that Adrian found himself unable to disturb her slumber. He tucked her in and nted a soft kiss on her forehead.


    “Good night,” he murmured.


    In her sleep, Joelle mumbled, recalling her promise to Adrian, yet her eyes remained shut, weighed down by exhaustion. She continued to sleep into the morning. By the time she awoke, Adrian was already on a business trip, and Aurora had been dropped off at kindergarten.


    “Why didn’t you wake me up, Leah?”


    “Mr. Miller instructed me not to disturb you. He noticed how tirelessly you’ve been working and thought you deserved a good rest,” Leah exined while setting brunch on the table.


    “Also, Mr. Miller has organized additional help for the wedding ns. Handling it all on your own is too much. He’s chosen some highlypetent assistants for you. He truly cares about you.”


    Joelle chuckled. “He’s just looking out for his own interests!”


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