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.”

got nothing else to do. If you

up to her like this. And it makes my heart swell.

gently holding my

back. When

burst into

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

her, so I know how to

through my hairs. “How do you think

She’ll never approve it for sure. I can only pray that

it gradually. It’s my life after all, not hers. Plus…” he looks at me, a playful gleam in his eyes. “…Does it mean that

stunned, my cheek

a break, and I still need time to think everything through. But it is so damn hard

is just so…toxic

when he

gulp before whispering. “-sorry but I need more

.

give me an answer before the anniversary? I miss you so much. It’s killing me every

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

answer now. But-” I pause, biting my

breath quickening

lips hungrily. I feel myself drowning in his passion immediately. His hands come

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