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

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

tell me what

do you just know when

creepy.”

big

know.”

are like one minute

me.”

word “baby” and try not

that you’re

to make other people feel better. Jake is smiling now, but I can do better than that. “Are you saying you will beat

you.”

it feels like an achievement. Making other people smile is a huge part of who I am. I’ve always seen myself as the ” middle” child in the family despite Jake being my twin, and

I wanted to

and gazes up into my

was hot, but…”

I ask. “Go on.”

Winnie is more than sex

on Winnie, but his words. imply that I’m not in the same spot. And even though I joke around a lot, I’m

I may seem.

agreed

not as serious about Winnie

He thinks the threesome was a simple fantasy of mine, which it wasn’t. I like

too, but

a girl before. Not like

with any girl. He usually grunts and grumbles when they declare

him.

since I know you don’t like her,” Jake continues talking. “Can I ask you to lay off? Sorry if it’s a lot, but… I’m

to ask her, even though it might

would it be a bad idea to ask her out? You’re a catch-Winnie would

down at the

a bitter laugh leaves his lips. “I’ve liked her for

life is fucking cruel. First, Winnie

and she tried to make Tobias kiss her by

I remember that! Winnie

She followed

how devastated she was when

told her he was too

grins, but it falters when he focuses on Winnie

Nathan… after that, it was Andrew,

when she finally isn’t in love

anyone…

the words are painful to