Desires Die Hard

Chapter 43

Anya cleaned up and got changed Inside the presidential suite before she hurried back to Ellie’s apartment.

Ellle called her many times last night. Since she had passed out, she did not answer a single time. Ellie must be worried sick.

Anya quickly arrived at the apartment entrance and took out the keys to open the door.

Ellie was inside the living room playing with the children when she heard someone opening the door and promptly guessed it was Anya. She stood up to wait for Anya to come in.

The door opened. Sure enough, it was Anya.

Eille looked excited to see Anya. She pulled Anya’s hand worriedly to check on her. After Ellie was certain Anya was perfectly fine, she finally asked in relief. “Anya, where did you go last night? I called you so many times but you did not answer. I was worried sick.”

If Anya did not come back today, she might call the cops.

“I’m so sorry. I had to entertain some clients last night… I was busy discussing the project with them until very late at night.” Anya rarely lied to Ellie unless she had no choice.

Just like the current situation she was in. She could only tell Ellie a white lie, “My boss banned us from making personal calls, so I couldn’t pick

up.”

Since Ellie trusted her entirely, she did not suspect anything as she said, “I see. Since you did not sleep a wink

Does

mean you don’t have to go to

I have half a day off and only have to go in the afternoon.” Anya nodded and headed to the

tottered over to their mother. They swayed Anya’s arm as they hugged her with their chubby little arms and

so sorry for not spending the night with you.” Anya squatted down and carried Nathaniel and

not at the age where they could speak well. They could only hug Anya tightly and babbled

came back late, they would not get

doing overtime again tonight?” asked Ellie as she

that Jake would not take her

“Good” Ellie smiled

“Let me

go

them first.” Anya undid her shirt and

and felt overwhelmed by joy.

as her babies clingily curled up in

full in 15 minutes and sat around Anya as they continue playing with the building blocks. Anya sat by the side and played with

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