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 steps faltering for a minute, puzzled by the unexpected

returned late today,” she stated, her tone a mix

in a while that Axel had left work alone. Unbeknownst to him, Jasmine had found herself thinking about him all day, unable to contain the excitement that bubbled

you out here?” Axel asked, his

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

his car.

herself missing him. Feeling grateful for

was taken aback by her candid admission,

him. When was the last time someone had been that excited

you dinner,” Jasmine said, looking away shyly and biting

in. Someone had taken the time to think of him, when was the last time

her eyes reflecting her

at her in question,

rides. It really made me feel safe.”

from work; he had attended a social event. “Or did you already eat?”

don’t eat at work,” Axel replied.

ethics, food and drinks were prohibited, he only indulged when

smile returned, her eyes

urged grabbing his arm and pulling him along.

meticulously set. Axel took off his

making it evident that she lacked culinary expertise. “It should taste better than it looks,” she assured him, her eyes

is it?” she asked hopefully. He slowly dropped the spoon: “Salt,” he

hopefully expression

for them. I tried it, followed the recipe and everything. How

eyes fell on another covered dish on the table. “This is mine, isn’t it?” he asked, reaching

reach. If the soup tasted awful, the brownies probably did

plate, he stood up, leaning toward her. His proximity, coupled with his tantalizing mint scent, left her momentarily distracted, and he defily pried the plate from her grip.

down, Axel realized there 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

she apologized

eat

at everything,” she wailed, a wave

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

reach.

inquired, then proceeded to take another bite, leaving her watching in horror.

he grinned, “It doesn’t taste bad,” and took another bite.

she asked, her beautiful

He nodded.

ages since he last ate one.

himself to disappoint her. Besides that he appreciated what she did. The last person who had cooked for him was

discarded dish on

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