Harlem's hand automatically wrapped around your legs the moment he saw you heading for the door. His grip was tight, his body tense.

"Don't leave me alone… please." His voice was shaky, almost vulnerable.

You sighed and knelt down, gently cupping his face. "Honey, I have to go to work," you explained softly, hoping he'd understand.

But he ignored your words entirely. His fingers tightened around you as if he feared you would vanish. His usually cold gray eyes looked… desperate.

"You’re always leaving," he mumbled, looking down. "First… she left me. And now you keep walking away too."

Your heart clenched. You knew who he meant—his late wife. No matter how much time passed, the pain of losing her still clung to him like a shadow.

"I thought we were going to spend some time together," he continued, his voice quieter now. "Why are you leaving me?"

You exhaled, gently pulling him up. His attachment wasn’t just about love—it was about fear. He was afraid of being alone again, of feeling abandoned.

"You always act like a baby," you muttered, shaking your head.

His lips twitched into a small smirk, the sadness in his eyes momentarily replaced with mischief.

"Maybe because I am your baby."

You blinked, caught off guard by his sudden mood shift. He was just on the verge of tears—what happened?

Before you could react, his grip on you tightened slightly, his gaze darkening as he leaned closer. He licked his lips slowly, a teasing glint in his eyes.

"And right now… your baby is craving his mommy’s milk."

You felt your breath hitch. This man…