Chapter 108

Ethan exited the car, weariness etched across his face. The mansion, stood tall, proud and erily silent.

He walked through the door then foyer heading for his bedroom.

He found Bella sitting there in the dimly lit room. It seemed she had been waiting for him.

Her eyes looked up expectantly when she heard him walk in.

When he looked at her, her eyes were wet with tears and misty like she had been crying for a long time.

Choosing to ignore her he headed to the dress room.

“Ethan,” her voice called after him.

Seated as he removed his shoes, he felt the weight of her gaze, a presence that clung to the air.

“I’m sorry. What I did was wrong. I didn’t realize what I was doing. I swear, maybe it’s because I never had a chance to have one,” she confessed,her voice cracking lightly.

“What were you thinking Bella?” He asked.

“I’m Sorry I wasn’t. I really hurt those little kids, are they okay did I badly hurt them?” She asked feigning concern. She was acting remorseful so Ethan wouldn’t give her the cold shoulder.

To her surprise however, Ethan stood abruptly.

“You should sleep in the guest room,” his tone carried a finality that brooked no argument.

The guest room?!

“Ethan!,” she implored, desperation evident in the grasp of her hand on his arm, her eyes misting

Why was he this angry?

“Let go, Bella,” he demanded through gritted teeth. “I don’t want to talk about this right now, so I don’t do something I’ll regret,” he asserted, his resolve unwavering.

“I can’t explain it, but when I saw those kids, I just got so angry. Ours would have been around that age by now,” she confessed, a deliberate reopening of wounds to see if it would get him to mellow down a little.

A defeated sigh escaped Ethan as waves of rage and anger surged within him.

I’ll sleep in the guest room,” he declared with finality, leaving the room without a backward glance. Left alone, Bella sank into a chair, “Why’s he overreacting? It’s not like they’re his kids,” she fumed silently.

She was at the loosing end here!

Her limited edition dress had been ruined! While she had only disciplined those kids without even asking them or their miserable father to pay for it. Now Ethan was furious after seeing what she did.

‘I should have pinched that brat’s cheeks even harder‘, she hissed in annoyance.

meet him as he emerged from the elevator. Axel was momentarily taken aback, his

she stated, her tone a mix of curiosity and relief

from that routine. It was the first time in a while that Axel had left work alone.

out here?” Axel asked, his

admitted, glancing down at her feet. She had been checking

his car.

hadn’t seen him all day and she found herself missing him. Feeling grateful for how he had helped her,

admission, a moment of surprise

Axel wondered, a warm feeling spreading within him. When was the last time someone had been that excited to see him or waited specifically for him?

Jasmine said, looking away shyly

when was the last time someone thought

eyes reflecting

looked at her in question, and she explained,

everyday rides. It really made me feel safe.” She admitted with a smile.

as she remembered that he wasn’t just coming from work; he had attended a social event. “Or

at

ethics, food and drinks were prohibited, he only indulged when it was compulsory.

smile returned, her

she urged grabbing his arm and pulling

Axel took off his suit slowly, then settled into the chair, taking

up. The visual presentation was less than impressive, making it evident that she lacked culinary expertise. “It should taste better than

filled with anticipation. “How is it?” she

hopefully expression

to appreciate people was to make homemade food for them. I tried it, followed the recipe and

fell on another covered dish on the table. “This is mine, isn’t

reach. If the soup tasted awful, the brownies probably

his reach. If the soup tasted awful, the brownies probably did too. As she held onto the plate, he stood up, leaning toward her. His proximity, coupled

were no utensils nearby. Not one to be deterred, he grabbed the brownie with his hands, taking a daring, huge bite. A second later, he uttered a quiet “Water,” attempting to force the dry substance down his throat.

she apologized

you not to eat them,” she

a wave of disappointment washing over her.

it up,” she declared, reaching for the plates. However, Axel intercepted once

reach.

he inquired, then proceeded to take another bite, leaving

taste

her beautiful eyes lighting

He nodded.

ages

did. The last person who had cooked for him was his mom, she

Axel asked, pointing to a discarded

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