A CEO's Revenge Marriage Accidentally in Love

Chapter 45

Mark

Grumbling, I wake up to the sound of birdsong coming from outside and find an unnatural weight on my arm. When I glance to my right, my heart swells at the sight.

Winnie is wedged between Jake and me. She is a small little thing but surprisingly strong. Her hand is gripping my forearm with such force I feel bad about removing her fingers.

“I’m sorry, Princess, but I’m a morning person,” I tell her and stifle a laugh when Winnie cuddles with Jake instead. They are both heavy sleepers and would probably sleep through an earthquake.

I smile at that thought and slide out of bed. I pick up my clothes and head for the kitchen. Someone needs to make breakfast. I’m not

the best chef in the house-that position

belongs to Jake.

He is interested in baking and cooking, whereas I only do what is necessary. Photography and modeling are my hobbies. and also side hustles. Not that I need more money since I’m playing in the NHL, but… I don’t plan on playing hockey forever.

I shove that thought away for now and find bacon, bread, and eggs inside the fridge. I’m making food for all three of us. The kitchen smells like breakfast, and the hospital calls

while I cook the bacon.

With the phone tucked between my neck and ear, I’m relieved to hear my mom is stable. I

make the decision to take Jake and Winnie to

the hospital after we have eaten.

It’s when I’m plating that I hear footsteps enter the kitchen. Judging from the slight

tremors, it’s probably Jake.

“Hey…”

I glance over my shoulder. “You didn’t wake up Winnie?”

“No…” he scratches his neck. We both have the same kind of hair that never seems to

stop growing. “I actually wanted to talk to you about something…”

“Hmm?”

Jake pulls out a chair, grimacing. Whatever it is must be important. We might be twins, but Jake is the silent type. He isn’t

extroverted and flirtatious like me and

usually has trouble expressing himself.

I curiously watch Jake’s face as he folds his

over the table. He looks concentrated and conflicted. It sets my twin senses in full motion, and I bring his plate to the

and tell me what

the fuck do you just know when

creepy.”

shrug. “I’m your big

know.”

you are like one

me.”

the word “baby” and try

you’re

good at, using my teasing personality to make other people feel better. Jake is smiling now, but I can do better than that. “Are you saying you will beat my ass if I

you.”

part of who I am. I’ve always seen myself as the ” middle” child in the family despite Jake being

wanted

throat and gazes up into

“The threesome was hot,

ask.

more than

suspected Jake had a huge crush on Winnie, but his words. imply that

as I may

thinks I agreed to

as serious about Winnie as

simple fantasy of mine, which it wasn’t. I like

too, but Jake, he…

been interested in a girl before. Not like this. Actually, I don’t

and grumbles when they declare their love for

him.

you to lay off? Sorry if it’s a lot, but… I’m serious

want to ask her, even though

clears, and I suddenly get angry at my brother’s low self-confidence. “And why the fuck would it be a bad idea to ask her out? You’re a catch-Winnie would be lucky to

the

a bitter laugh leaves his lips.

but life is fucking cruel.

a Disney movie, Sleeping Beauty, and she

shit, I remember

cute. She followed

remember how devastated she

he was

Jake grins, but it falters when he focuses on Winnie again. “And then

it was Andrew, and

isn’t in love with

anyone…

at me, and the words are painful to say. “Winnie asks