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”

Gwendolyn. She had a bit too much to drink after

chuckled. “Ah, an actress! No wonder she’s so pretty,” Noticing Isabella’s bare feet, Zaylee exclaimed, “Oh, Mrs. Murray. Why aren’t you wearing shoes! The floor must be

handed babella a

“I couldn’t remember where I had

apter

childhood home without shoes

is asleep, so we’ll

arms around her knees, as she watched her friend sleep. It was a relief to

two strong

voice boomed from above. “I guess I’ll be teaching

worried she might take a tumble to the hard

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

Isabella buried her face

chin, he kissed her lightly. “Look at me. You haven’t looked at me once since your friend was here” His

Isabella chuckled

you’re saying you’ll only have eyes for

that’s not what I meant,” Isabella said, “I just want to make sure

need to be taken care of too.”

blushing. But you

care of?”

crept across Clayton’s face. “I

cheeks flamed crimson, her eyes

slipped around her neck, the electric feeling making

of you. Clayton whispereil safly as they fell tangled up in each other’s arms, surrendering to the intimacy of the night

a pounding headache and a parched

surroundings until she noticed a glass of water on the bedside table. How thoughtful Only Bella would do something like this, she thought, gulping it down. However, something felt off. This

was furnished with furniture

pink silk pajama set. She grimaced in disdain at the childish

away with drinking, and Steven was nowhere to be

I remember anything after that?’ she wondered. Ruffing her hair, panic set in as she struggled to recall last night’s events. Her bag and phone were nowhere to

plagued her spony recollection. She got up from the bed and pushed the door to find a carpeted corridor with rooms on both sides. Unfamiliar

floors peeking

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

to find a middle–aged woman smiling at

me Zaylee, Zaylee

flashed her

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

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behind, Gwendolyn entered an extravagant dining space,

grabbing Zaylee’s arm instead. “Where am I? How did I get here I was quite drunk last night. I remember I was with

patted her hand and sat her down at the dining table. “You were

questions when she wakes up. Please,

Zaylee left. Gwendolyn took in the lavish house and the elaborate breakfast spread, utterly

was typically easygoing and fearless, believing when there was a will, there was a way. And

DIC.

rather t worry, she e decided to wait for “Mrs. Murray” to wake up. Even if she had been abducted, she believed she could find her way

first, she had to fill her empty stomach. Not indulging would he sacrilegious, given the enticing

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