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

so you can go to bed. And please, drive me to. my aparment." Karrina's voice was strained, and

Katrina's apartment was silent, filled with unaddressed tension. Upon arriving, Kylan didn't know if

apartment or not.

I can help you" he offered a

"No

Sir. I've got it" Katrina wasn't looking at

back. I'll see you." God, he wanted to beg her to stay. To beg her to listen to what he couldn't say, but so

Kylan watched her disappear into her building a moment later, her hair blowing in

shifted into the car and Rylan closed his eyes, pinching the

do, Kylan?" Oscar's clipped to

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

"I'll drive only

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

was most unlike his driver. He never

said anything out of line. It was the very reason he had been kylan's driver from

for a week. That

to you. Do you understand that? Do you know how lucky you are! You're going to ruin it if you're not careful. You'll have no one to blaine but

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he was. Kylan knew he was. He was lucky. And he didn't earn any of it.

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

she doesn't matter to you. I've been privy to a lot of your with

ham.

his driver. "Did you get your test

on my throat, not just my actual thyroid. His voice was hoarse now. "It's They diagnosed me. He avoided Kylan's gaze in the rearview mirror. "What is it?" Kylan demanded, not certain he wanted to hear