Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 67

Chapter 67

KYLAN'S POV

It was a weird form of torture, being next to Katrina on the plane, watching her try and cope with her fight anxiety by herself. Kylan wanted to touch her, to comfort her, but he knew he had no right to

He knew his touch, his comfort, was likely the last thing Katrina wanted from him. He felt helpless, Helpless and more trapped than even the plane was making his assistant feel

The trony between the night before and now was incredible. Not twenty-four hours ago, he hæl been inside this woman. Caressing her, Bringing her to the brink of incredible pleasure. And now he couldn't bring himself to talk to her. It was pathetic. He was pathetic.

It was seven hours of quiet hell, being next to Katrina while Kylan pretended to pay attention to different documents on his laptop. Anxiety rolled off her in waves, clouding up the space and nearly sufling Kylan.

During the last hour before landing in New York, Kylan managed to loosen the chain around his neck a miniscule amount.

"One hour left. Would you like me to order you a drink?" he murmured to Katrina, unable to help himself any longer.

"I can order my own drink if I need it, thank you," Katrina responded curdy.

Kylan worked to keep his face neutral and smooth like he always did. He didn't respond to her, allowing her the space to be again.

He didn't blame her. He wouldn't want to talk to him right now, either.

Upon landing in New York City, Kylan handled the luggage on the way to Oscar. It was snowing outside, the mid-December weather out in force. It was not unlike how Kylan himself was feeling right now. Full

With Katrina beside him, they walked to their driver. At the sight of him, Katrina picked up her pace and hugged him tightly the moment she reached him concem, the love

"Chear, how are you? You must be freezing out here. Are you alright? You look pale. We should have called a taxi." Katrina's open co lacing her tone, nearly caused Kylan to melt. She was so good. So kind. So much the opposite of himself. fine. Sweet Girl Are you okay? You're home early" Kylan could feel Oscar looking between the pair of them, and he averted his own gaze

going so you can go to bed. And please, drive me to. my aparment." Karrina's voice was strained, and it was harder for Kylan not to look at her. "Right. Okay. In you

silent, filled with unaddressed tension. Upon arriving, Kylan didn't know if he should

apartment or not.

can help you"

"No

wasn't looking at him, hurrying to

beg her to stay. To beg her to listen to

Oscar gave her and Kylan watched her disappear into her building a moment later,

closed his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose

Kylan?" Oscar's clipped

balling into fists on his lap. "Drive, Oscar" was all

"I'll drive only

you tell me what the hell happened in hoeland. That girl. Katrina. She's special, Kylan. Special. Do you understand

most unlike his driver.

said anything out of line. It was the very reason he had been kylan's driver from the beginning. Kylan was silent, not having any idea what

f*cked up. She's going to visit her dad for a week. That seemed

cold, bitter laugh. "That girl is head over heels for you, Sir. She's completely devoted to you. Do you understand

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Chapter 67

didn't earn any of it. The shadows in his mind

be my dryer, not to interfere in my personal life, Oscar. Do not forget your place here," Rylan snapped at him. He regretted it instantly, of course, but he couldn't take it back. He didn't know how. He didn't think he

to you. I've been privy to a lot of your with her over the years, especially over the last two and a half months, I know that- Oscar was cut off by a violent rough suddenly

ham.

driver. "Did you get your test results,

throat, not just my actual thyroid. His voice was hoarse now. "It's They diagnosed me. He avoided Kylan's gaze