Fall For My Ex’s Mafia Father

Chapter 99

“Fay,” Kent says, clenching his mouth closed after he utters my name, apparently needing a minute to rein in his temper. That little muscle of frustration flickers in his cheek, making my little smile grow. “You’re not to come down to the basement. I was clear about this.”

I give him a fake little pout, seeing how far I can push it. “But it’s so interesting down here,” I say, turning my attention back to the wedding album. “For instance,” I say, my voice light, “I had no idea you’d consent to get married in just a linen shirt – no suit coat even – very bohemian of you –”

Kent takes two steps forward and snatches the photo album out of my hand, glaring at me. Then, he glances down at it, as if surprised.

We’re both silent for a moment while he stares at the photo album. “I haven’t looked at this in…years…” he says quietly, surprised into a moment of reverence.

I consider him, glad to have a moment to study his tall, muscular form while he’s not glaring at me. His face is lined with years of worry – perhaps more worry than most men his age. He carries a lot, I know, but…well, I wonder if he carries more than he needs to.

For instance, did he really need to come down here to yell at me

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the constant need for control, that consumes his time? The worry and need for control that, indeed, results

photo album, wondering if there is perhaps an

love her?”

blush when I hear myself ask it. Again, my mouth has run away with me –

wise.

He doesn’t answer my question, just tosses the album back onto the shelf as if it doesn’t matter to him. But I saw his face a moment ago – I know he’s performing a nonchalance

if I’ve just figured out a little piece of the Kent puzzle. I smile a little

course, ticks him

rules in this house, and they’re in place for a reason.” He folds his arms and glares down at me. “If you do not obey them, you will

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my own, my own temper a little riled at this renewed threat. “What,

are you going to do, chain me to the table in your little torture chamber? Again?” I roll

this week.”

say something –