Chapter 25

Hannah

When I walk out of the mansion, the sun is dazzling, and I have to squint my eyes to see. I love the warm weather. Also, the view is enough to make it feel as hot as the scorching desert. Tobias is leaning against a silver BMW with his muscular, tanned arms crossed over his broad.

my chest. chest. There is an expensive watch on his arm, and I feel butterflies swarm inside. How can he look hotter than hell, even with casual clothes?

He is wearing a white t-shirt with a dog on it and a pair of beige chinos. Sunglasses are perched on his head, and his smile is broad. The brown hair on his head looks newly cut-it’s longer and fluffier in the middle and fades on the sides. Yum.

“Good morning,” Tobias’s eyes are set on mine, and his smile only grows the closer I Did you sleep well?”

“Well… someone just left me in bed without a word.”

get.

“I had to get the car ready,” Tobias’s smile is replaced with a grin. He looks mischievous and adds, “Are you ready to drive around town with me bossing you around today?”

My eyes land on the car behind him, and I blankly stare at it. “Are you sure I should be driving that?”

He raises his eyebrows and leans away from the car. “You don’t like the BMW? We could take the Tesla instead or the Lamborghini, but I figured you would be nervous driving an expensive

car.”

my head. I laugh out loud. “And that car isn’t expensive?” I nod at the BMW and shake Simply looking at that car makes me nervous. It’s way too expensive for me to be driving around.”

Tobias laughs. “It’s the cheapest one I have,” his expression suddenly turns serious, and I watch him open the driver’s door. “Get in.”

I suddenly have cold feet. “Do I have a choice?”

“No,” he keeps the stern look, but amusement is dancing in his eyes now. “Today, I’m your teacher, not your fake husband, and I will call you Mrs. Darling this entire day.”

Okay, this is new. “Why will you call me Mrs. Darling?”

He finally smiles, but it’s scary and dark. “Because once we sit in this car, I want no acting. Just be yourself. This will be an important bonding time for us, Mrs. Darling.”

A shudder sweeps down my spine. Tobias is a hundred times scarier when using that boss. voice with me. Still, I try my hardest to smile to pretend I’m not freaked out. “If you say so…’

car and feel beyond nervous. Tobias is by my side, helping me with the seat. Once he

him. “Don’t

squats down to push on

pedal.

but you’re looking as if you want

while squatting, grinning while adjusting my seat. “And what does matter? You won’t take offense, will

not…

He pokes my knee, grinning again. “Because you have short

gasp. “Don’t call

Tobias teases and grips my leg,

laughs. “Let’s get out of here, shall

eyes narrow.

chuckle, and then Tobias stands up. He closes the car door for me,

to do. I’m grateful for that. I’ve never driven a car before and

block, and Tobias’s eyes study my every

“What?” I ask.

you be fine talking while

if I can focus on driving while talking, but I don’t want. to

I can feel his gaze like a physical

want to ask you a few personal questions

some reason, my heart is thudding.

want you to be perfectly honest with me,” he briefly meets my eyes without even a hint of a smile. “Don’t be afraid of speaking the truth. What you say

he looks at me

to like it when I

no?” My knees grow weak two seconds in, and my heart always races. How could

fact, his face remains ice-cold, and I shiver. Didn’t he like my answer? Have I screwed things up

sex? Do

avert my eyes and reply shyly. “No, I

shoots out the next question like rapid fire.” Are you acting like you’re attracted to me

question is the hardest one to answer. I don’t know why, but it makes me feel vulnerable to admit

but only gives an inch. He expects me to be honest about how I feel about him, yet I have no clue how he feels about me. That’s what makes

tone. I won’t deny that I find him attractive, not when he

chin. “My ex-wife wants to get back

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