He Regretted Kicking Me And Our Babies Away by David Ellison

Chapter 156 On His Lap

The jacket covered only her upper body, leaving the dress to sculpt her slender waist and accentuate the elegant curve of her hips. Below the hem, her long, fair legs remained fully exposed. They were impossible to ignore.

David strode ahead with effortless confidence, while Caroline had to quicken her steps to keep pace.

At last, he halted before a private dining room.

With one hand, he pushed the door open, and with the other, he seized her waist, pulling her into his embrace with a grip that left no room for defiance.

The instant the door swung open, the lively hum of conversation spilled out.

But the moment David stepped inside, the chatter momentarily died, only to be replaced by waves of eager flattery.

“Mr. Ellison, please, have a seat!”

“We’ve been waiting for you! No one dared to start without you.”

“With your presence, this private room feels all the more distinguished.”

David’s expression remained indifferent, yet a faint, unreadable smirk played at the corner of his lips.

He walked directly to the head seat and sat down. However, both sides of his chair were already occupied.

Caroline hesitated. Where am I supposed to sit?

space beside him, then surely she could take a seat farther

that thought crossed her mind, a firm grip tightened

David pulled her

standing there spacing out for?”

stiffened, her breath catching as she found herself face–to–face

he had placed

kind of public display of affection? That’s impossible. He loathes me. He’d sooner

moment, she couldn’t make sense of

spoke. “I was just wondering where I

“Right here.”

Are you sure?”

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Caroline blinked, uncertain.

thirsty.” He repeated himself, his tone

she had heard

he ordering me to serve him a drink with so many

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silence. No one dared to speak. At this table, David’s

reached for the glass and

act was meaningless to her. If this was what he wanted, she would

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