Chapter 31

Clayton pulled her close and said, “Go take a shower”

“L” Isabella started to protest, but Clayton’s hand reached for the buttons at her neckline.

“Are you washing yourself, or should I do it for you!” he challenged

Clutching her collar, she stepped back. Til shower by myself. Thanks” Flustered, she fled to the bathroom.

The foul mood that had clouded Clayton dissipated the moment her cheeks reddened.

Alone, she steadied her racing heart. As she looked into her blushing reflection, she was reminded of Gwendolyn’s rosiness after one too many drinks out.

Though committed to loving Clayton wholeheartedly, Isabella couldn’t just fulfill his every wish, even as husband and wife. His intimate gaze still unsettled her.

tabella felt a knot of nerves as she contemplated facing Clayton after her shower

Rushing through her shower, Isabella realized she was caught in a rather embarrassing situation–she had not brought her clothes with her. Panic surged through her as she frantically scanned the bathroom. There was no way she could wear the same cloches she had carelessly thrown on the floor

Wrapped only in a towel, she felt exposed

Suddenly, a knock at the door made her jump.

Amused, Clayton called out, “Mrs. Murray, I think you’ve forgotten your pajamas”

Isabella, summoning a hint of confidence she didn’t quite feel, responded from behind, “Just leave my clothes outside. Ill get them myself.

However, Clayton refused to comply. “Open the door and I hand them to you.”

Hesitantly cracking the door, Isabella pecked through

However, as soon as she opened a small crack, she found herself pulled into the room by an unexpected force

Clayton looked at the petite figure now in his arms, his gaze intensifying

A towel wrapped modestly around her chest, its lower eilge just enough to cover her hips,

“I must say, you look better without clothes on, Mrs. Murray he remarked, leaning in for a kiss.

Isabella turned her head, his lips just brushing her ear, lighting her cheek aflame.

Avoiding his gaze, she suggested, “You should hurry and take your shower now?

Clayton released her hand without protest. All right, I’ll be quick. Wait for me. With that, he handed her the forgotten set of pajamas.

As soon as she heard the bathroom door close, Isabella dressed herself. As the sound of running water was heard from the bathroom, isabella breathed a sigh of relief.

Her mind wandered to Gwendolyn, wondering if she had settled in all right.

Pondering for a moment, Tubella decided to check on Gwendolyn

Tiptoeing out of the room, Isabella made her way down the hallway to the guest room where Gwendolyn was staying. When she entered, she found Gwendolyn being helped into her pajamas and tucked into bed by a maid nained Zaylee.

Seeing Isabella in her pajamas, Zaylee smiled warmily “Don’t worry. Mrs. Murray She’s slept very soundly”

Zaylee. This is my friend Gwendolyn. She had a bit too much to

head and chuckled. “Ah, an actress! No wonder she’s so pretty,” Noticing Isabella’s bare

a nearby maid handed babella a pair of slippers to put

bit embarrassed. Isabella admitted, “I couldn’t remember where I had put

apter

brought a comfort reminiscent of childhood when she would walk around her childhood home without shoes on, shocking her mother

softly. “Ms. Carey is asleep, so we’ll

wrapping her arms around her knees, as she watched her friend

Isabella jumped as two strong hands suddenly lifted

back is turned” Clayton’s voice boomed

Isabella clutched at Clayton’s collar, worried she might take a tumble to the

he carried her back to their bedroom, disregarding the presence of maids in the

her face

her lightly. “Look at me. You haven’t looked at me once since your friend was here”

Isabella chuckled “She’s just drunk,

for

Isabella said, “I just want to make sure Gwen

her intensely. “But I need to be taken care of too.”

the heat of his stare, Isabella turned her head aside, blushing. But you seem perfectly fine. What could you possibly need to take

care of?”

Clayton’s face. “I need the tender care of a

crimson, her eyes averting shyly.

neck, the electric feeling making Dabella tremble.

Let me take care of you. Clayton whispereil safly as they fell tangled up in each other’s

Gwendolyn woke up with a pounding

on the bedside table. How thoughtful Only Bella would do something like this, she thought, gulping it down. However,

room was furnished with furniture that

silk pajama set. She grimaced in disdain at the childish clothes, wondering who had changed her into

everyone had been in high spirits. However, she had gotten carried away with drinking, and Steven was nowhere to be found

I? Yes, Isabella came with a very handsome driver. What happened next? Why can’t I remember anything after that?’ she wondered. Ruffing her hair, panic set in as she struggled to recall last night’s events.

bed and pushed the door to find a carpeted corridor with rooms on both sides. Unfamiliar wallpapers and

staircase, upper floors peeking above and a grand foyer below

and just as she marveled at the luxurious furnishings, a voice interrupted

middle–aged woman smiling at her. She nodded through her

call me Zaylee, Zaylee said

flashed

head still aching, Ms. Carey! Would you like some breakfast in the dining room!” Zaylee smiled and led Gwendolyn

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behind, Gwendolyn entered an extravagant dining space, mouth–watering at the spread

held herself back, nonetheless, grabbing Zaylee’s arm instead. “Where am I? How did I get here I was quite drunk last night. I

patted her hand and sat her down at the dining table. “You were brought here by Mrs. Murray.

her your questions when she wakes up. Please, enjoy

Zaylee left. Gwendolyn took in the lavish house and the elaborate breakfast spread, utterly bewildered. She wondered, “Have I time- traveled? Is this a fantasy!

was a will, there was a way. And if no way

DIC.

wait for “Mrs. Murray” to wake up. Even if

her empty stomach. Not indulging would he sacrilegious,

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