Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 104: Talk To Me

Gabriel's POV

Chapter 104: Talk To Me

Clairessa stood in front of me, gripping the door like she was debating whether to slam it in my face.

Her eyes widened, her lips parted slightly, and for a moment, I saw it-the shock, the hesitation, the way she swallowed hard like she needed a second to process that I was actually here.

"Mr. Storm...” Her voice was steady, but her expression was anything but. "What are you doing here?”

Mr. Storm.

Formal. Cold. Like I was just her boss. Like I hadn't had her beneath me, moaning my name, begging me

to take her.

I deserved that.

Ignoring her question, I took a step forward, pressing just enough weight against the door so she had no choice but to move back.

She did, reluctantly, but only an inch-like a challenge.

She was dressed in an oversized T-shirt that fell to mid-thigh, her toned legs bare. Her hair was thrown up in a messy bun, loose strands framing her face.

She looked effortlessly beautiful

And I wanted her

Even now, when she was furious with me

“How are you feeling?” I asked, keeping my voice calm.

Her lips parted, but she didn't speak as I reached out, trailing my fingers lightly against her cheek.

before pulling away-another reaction

refused to meet my

Good.

wanted her to feel something-anything other than the cold silence she'd been

feel how strained it was. “I just needed to see how you're doing." My voice

again, arms crossing over her chest like a shield. "How

unwell?" I asked, tilting my

Her brows furrowed, and she stared at me

So, she wasn't sick.

just

"Ah. So, you're

eyes, her annoyance

I deserved her

"Is that why you

"You have some nerve showing

tensed. “You work for me, Clairessa. I'm still your boss. That hasn't changed. So whether we have a conflict or not, you

email to Sandy, and she approved it. What

"You."

slipped out before I

sucked in a

to me,” I added. “Tell me what you're thinking

her head. "That's a bit hypocritical, don't you think?" she bit out. "Especially since

Fair.

in surrender, my voice softer now. “I deserve that.

1. me.

anything you have to say,” she shot at My voice lowered.

to say to you." She lifted her chin defiantly. "So please,

pushing forward. "It's obvious you're upset, and

“I don't need an explanation, Gabriel. You made it clear

far

looked me over, her anger radiating off her in

“Get out.”