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.

Jasinine called out, running up to meet him as he emerged from the elevator. Axel was momentarily taken aback, his

she stated, her tone a mix

routine. It was the first time in a while that Axel had left work alone. Unbeknownst to him,

you out here?” Axel asked, his

feet. She had

his car.

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

her candid admission, a moment of surprise

within him. When was the last time

dinner,” Jasmine said, looking away shyly and

to think of him, when was the last time someone thought of him and cooked for him, it seemed like a life time

she affirmed, her eyes reflecting her warmth and

in

just wanted to thank you for the everyday rides. It really made me feel safe.” She admitted with a smile.

smile faded as she remembered that he wasn’t just coming from work; he had attended a social

at work,” Axel replied.

drinks were prohibited, he only indulged when it

smile returned, her eyes

come on,” she urged grabbing his arm and pulling

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

of soup she had heated up. The visual presentation was less than impressive, making it evident that she lacked

spoon. Jasmine watched him closely, her eyes filled with anticipation. “How is it?” she asked hopefully. He slowly dropped the spoon: “Salt,” he stated calmly.

and hopefully expression

food for them. I tried it,

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

If the soup tasted awful,

tasted awful, the brownies probably did too. As she held onto the plate, he stood up,

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,”

so sorry,” she apologized

not to eat

she wailed, a wave of disappointment washing over

for the plates. However, Axel intercepted

reach.

he inquired, then proceeded to take

he grinned, “It doesn’t taste bad,”

she asked, her beautiful eyes lighting

He nodded.

it had been ages

what she did. The last person who had cooked for him was his mom, she cooked him a meal for the last time shortly before he

a discarded dish on the sink; it was

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