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

returned late today,” she stated, her tone a mix of curiosity and

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

are you out here?” Axel asked, his words measured

down at her feet.

his car.

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

was taken aback by her candid admission, a moment

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

you dinner,” Jasmine said, looking away shyly

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

she affirmed, her eyes reflecting her warmth and

looked at her in question,

the everyday rides. It really made me feel safe.” She admitted with a smile.

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

at work,” Axel replied.

drinks were prohibited, he only indulged when

returned, her eyes

urged grabbing his arm and pulling him

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 of

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

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

smile and hopefully expression

sat down dejectedly. “I’m 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

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

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

tasted 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

be deterred, he grabbed the brownie with his hands, taking a daring, huge bite. A second later, he uttered a quiet “Water,” attempting

so sorry,” she apologized

to eat them,”

at everything,” she wailed, a wave

plates. However, Axel intercepted once

reach.

to take another bite,

doesn’t taste bad,” and took another bite.

her beautiful eyes lighting

He nodded.

been ages

did. The last person who had

that?” Axel asked, pointing to a discarded dish

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