Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 47

Chapter 47

Katrina showered and dressed quickly, choosing to wear a long-sleeved sweater, a nice pair of jeans, and some fleece socks. She curled her hair, added a bit of makeup to her face, and sprayed some perfume across her outfit. After brushing her teeth, she was ready to

go. on his laptop

She grabbed her sneakers from the closet and carried them with her to the front room. She glanced at Kylan who was indeed working on She slapped on her sneakers, tied them both, and then she walked over to Kylan

She stopped behind him and didn't allow herself to doubt what she were doing, before she reached a hand out and placed it on his shoulder.

"Ready to go?" She asked him softly.

kylan didn't tense under her touch and only nodded his head, closing his laptop and then standing from the armchair.

She both put her jackets on near the front door of the suite and then Kylan passed, looking down at her.

"Did you sleep alright?" he asked her, watching her carefully for her response.

She wondered if he was actually asking if he had kept her up with any nightmares. She forced the expression on her face to remain neutral. meeting has gaze with a smile now, "I did, thank you. That bed is ridiculously comfortable. I might have to buy one myself" With a smile still firmly in place, she took hold of his hand and opened the door

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The drive to the harbor wasn't uncomfortable by any means, but she snuck an occasional glance at Kylan, just bit tired.

in case. He seemed okay, if not a little

Her mind wandered back to the night before when she witnessed him in such distress. It was a stark contrast to the normally stole man she had come to know over the last few years, and it had her on edge. She wanted to know what he had been dreaming about. She wanted to know who Yasmin was. She wanted to let him know she was there for him

to her mind sounded like the right thing to say. They all felt too big for the situation and especially too big for where she and Kylan were in her relationship. She wondered if she might ever reach the place where she felt confident asking Kylan such personal questions without this much pause, but

she even thought about, truthfully. It was inappropriate. Even still, she were having a difficult time forcing

Rows and rows filled with every kind of boat lined the weaving webs of the boardwalk as far as

so she held onto Kylan's hand and

little bit better.

father on his boat, laughing while he Laught her how to lower the sails or take the helm. By the end of a day of sailing, her father would either tell she a bedtime story, or

But her father did his best to ensure she never wanted for love after

mother.

his boat a

his white button down flowing in the wind, the curls on his

lettering that adorned the white, chipping paint along the side of his boat. "Ma Fleur," Kylan said from next to her, his eyes also focused on the letters. "Ahh yes, because that is what Katrina is. My flower. Good morning to you both, please come aboard." Her father held a hand out for her, helping her step aboard though she was sure she still

few Kylan followed after her and then her father showed them to a small, makeshift, floor-level table near the stem of the boat There, he croque monsieur's and some fruit laid out for

the area apprehensively for a moment before he finally sat down

memories. "And then, Katrina insisted on riding her scooter down the boardwalk, even after I warned her the wood was uneven in places, and it would surely end in disaster. But alas, my fille is more stubborn

tider."

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Chapter 47

as he

from her

smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. "How old were you at the time?" he asked her, brushing a piece of hair away from the corner of her mouth

was blushing, but she hoped it would only

foolish to heed the advice of her father, Kylan mused, turning and smirking at her father. She watched as they exchanged a silent look of knowing and she rolled her eyes with a huff.

child, and I loved your spirit. It's one of the many reasons I think you make an incredible artist." Her father shifted the conversation suddenly and she felt

Alois, Kylan agreed

Of co