From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 248

Unnerved by Debra’s piercing gaze, Hester hurriedly lowered her head and left the bedroom.

As she reached the bottom of the stars, she found Juan already finishing his conversation with Melody.

Melody cast a glance at Hester, sending a shive ‘own her spine. From that glance, Hester sensed Melody’s displeasure,

She couldn’t help but wonder if Melody had seen through her tricks, as Debra mentioned earlier.

Juan opened the bedroom door and heard running water from the bathroom. His eyes fell on the unopened medical kit on the counter. He picked it up and took out the medicine, just as the bathroom door opened.

Debra walked out, wrapped in a bathrobe that outlined her perfect figure. Water droplets were glistening in her hair.

She frowned, not hearing him enter the room. She had expected him to be in a lengthy discussion with Melody, but he had come up so quickly.

Juan took in her reaction and pressed his lips together. “I’ll apply the medicine for you.”

Her injury was not serious at all, and the wound had stopped bleeding.

him. As Juan carefully applied the medicine,

lingered on her smooth, fair neck, Juan felt

within him.

done?”

from the

“Done,” he replied.

up, putting distance between herself and Juan.

and he felt

he

confidence now? Don’t say I didn’t warn you. You

long told Juan that things would not work out between them. She had made it clear that nothing he did could move

staking his entire fortune that

on his lips. “I’ve never lacked confidence, except

looked away. “If you’re afraid of losing the Nichols Group,

eyes locked onto hers. “I know if I give up this bet, I’ll never have. another chance. That’s why

foolish. Don’t wait until you