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.

him as he emerged from the elevator. Axel was momentarily taken aback, his steps faltering for a minute, puzzled by the

her tone a mix

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 prospect of finally seeing

asked, his words measured and deliberate.

at her feet. She had been checking several times and had finally

his car.

found herself missing him.

candid admission, a moment of surprise flickering

feeling spreading within him. When was the last time someone had

made you dinner,” Jasmine said, looking away shyly

when was the last time someone thought of him and cooked for him,

eyes reflecting her warmth

her in question, and she explained,

wanted to thank you for the everyday rides. It really made me

he wasn’t just coming from work; he had attended a

at work,” Axel replied.

were prohibited, he only indulged when it was compulsory.

her eyes

grabbing his arm and pulling

arm, she ushered him to her house where a table had been meticulously set. Axel took off his suit slowly, then settled into the chair,

less than impressive, making it evident that she lacked culinary expertise. “It

her eyes filled with anticipation. “How is it?” she asked hopefully. He slowly dropped the spoon: “Salt,”

and hopefully expression faded.

for them. I tried it, followed the recipe and everything. How did it turn out so bad?” she said

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

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

stood up, leaning toward her. His proximity, coupled with his tantalizing mint scent, left her momentarily distracted, and

daring, huge bite.

so sorry,” she

told you not to eat them,” she said sadly.

wailed, a

she declared, reaching for the plates. However, Axel intercepted once more grabbing the dish

reach.

mine, aren’t they?” he inquired, then proceeded to take another bite, leaving her

“It doesn’t taste bad,”

asked, her beautiful eyes lighting

He nodded.

been ages since he last ate one.

to disappoint her. Besides that he appreciated what she did. The last

Axel asked, pointing to a discarded dish on the

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