Chapter 48: Secret Kiss

The despise behind her tone is so obvious that I clench my fist immediately.

The look on mom’s face couldn’t be uglier. She glares at Caroline and grits out, “I have other plans for my daughter

“Everything else seems perfect, except for my room,” that vicious old crone smiles. “Shawn and I just finished a long discussion about our upcoming business plan. I’m quite exhausted. I’d really appreciate it if your daughter can help the cleaning lady get the room ready.”

She is so evil and manipulative! Just like her son in some ways.

I feel sad for my mom. I know she hates the woman, but she also can’t defy her because of her power and status. I have a gut feeling that Caroline will destroy anniversary party that mom has been planning for so

long.

I take in a long breath and make up my mind. Mom has done everything she could to protect me, and now it’s my turn to do the same for her.

“Fine,” I say, looking at Caroline. “Where is your room? I’ll see what I can-”

Right at this moment, someone interrupts me by placing a hand on my shoulder from behind. I jerk back and find it’s Eason.

“I’ll help you with the cleaning,” he gives me a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry.”

Caroline frowns, “Eason you don’t need to do that.”

do. If you

her like this. And it makes my heart swell. I love that he

me, gently holding my

of the hall without looking back. When we turn the corner eventually, we look

into

I’m literally shaking!” I laugh, gasping for breath. “You should’ve seen the look on

terrifying. But I’ve managed to survive my childhood with her, so I know how to handle her,” he pats my arm. “You don’t

“How do you think

for sure. I can only pray that she won’t hire assassins

But she’ll learn to accept it gradually. It’s my life after all, not hers. Plus…” he looks at me, a playful

stunned, my cheek

we are still on a break, and I still need time to think

just

mind is always clouded when he is by

gulp before whispering. “-sorry but I need more

.

with fire. “… Can you give me an answer before the anniversary? I miss you so much. It’s killing me every single

his emerald, green eyes fixing on me like this? His face is so beautifully youthful, and it makes my heart

can’t give you an answer now. But-” I

moves closer, his breath quickening and his

I feel myself drowning in his passion immediately. His hands come up and holds my waist, as his tongue

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