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.

running up to meet him as he emerged from the elevator. Axel was momentarily taken aback, his steps faltering for

stated, her tone a mix of

routine. It was the first time 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 within her at the

out here?” Axel asked, his words measured

you,” she admitted, glancing down at her feet. She had been checking several times and had finally

his car.

from home, she hadn’t seen him all day and she found herself missing him. Feeling grateful for

was taken aback by her candid admission, a moment of surprise

was the last time someone had been that excited to see him or

dinner,” Jasmine said, looking away shyly and biting her l*ps.

of him, when was the last time someone thought of

eyes reflecting her warmth and sincerity.

looked at her in question, and she explained,

wanted to thank you for the everyday rides. It

as she remembered that he wasn’t just coming from work; he had attended

eat at

drinks were prohibited, he only indulged

returned, her eyes liting up

she urged grabbing his arm and pulling

his suit slowly, then settled into the chair, taking off his glasses they were placed next to

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

took a spoon. Jasmine watched him closely, her eyes filled with anticipation. “How is it?” she asked hopefully. He slowly

hopefully expression faded.

for them. I tried it, followed the recipe and everything. How did it turn out so

table. “This is mine, isn’t it?” he asked, reaching for the

his reach. If

she held onto the 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

back 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 uttered a

she

eat

terrible at everything,” she wailed, a wave of disappointment washing

it up,” she declared, reaching for the plates. However, Axel intercepted once more grabbing the dish out of

reach.

to take another bite, leaving

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

her beautiful

He nodded.

had been ages since he last ate one.

that he appreciated what she did. The last person who

Axel asked, pointing to a discarded dish on the sink; it was

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