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 a minute, puzzled by the unexpected eagerness that

she stated, her tone a mix

several days, they had been commuting together, going to work and back, forming a routine that Jasmine had grown accustomed to. Today, however, marked a departure from that routine. It was the first time in a while that Axel had left

here?” Axel asked,

admitted, glancing down at her feet. She had been

his car.

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

candid admission, a moment

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

Jasmine said, looking away

sinking in. Someone had taken the time to think of him, when was the last time someone thought of him and cooked for him, it

she affirmed, her eyes reflecting

looked at her in

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

remembered that he wasn’t just coming from work; he

don’t eat at work,” Axel

were prohibited, he only indulged

her eyes liting up

urged grabbing his

house where a table had been meticulously set. Axel took off his suit slowly, then settled into the chair, taking off his glasses they were placed next to the side

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

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

and hopefully expression

sorry. I saw online that a way to appreciate people was to make homemade food for them. I tried it, followed the recipe and everything. How did it turn out so bad?”

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

from his reach. If the soup tasted awful, the brownies

awful, the brownies probably did too. As 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 her grip. She swallowed nervously.

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. Jasmine promptly passed him a

so sorry,” she

to eat them,” she said

a wave of disappointment washing over her.

reaching for the plates. However, Axel intercepted once more grabbing the dish out of

reach.

he inquired, then proceeded to take another bite, leaving her watching

doesn’t taste

asked, her beautiful eyes

He nodded.

been ages since he last ate

But witnessing her excitement and happiness, he couldn’t bring himself to disappoint her. Besides that he appreciated what she did. The last person who had cooked for him

discarded dish on the sink; it was burnt.

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