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.”

not?” Eason shrugs. “I’ve got nothing else to do. If you

makes my heart swell. I love that he becomes super protective when someone else gives me

to me, gently holding my

of the hall without looking back. When

burst into

my god I’m literally shaking!” I laugh, gasping for breath. “You should’ve seen the look on your mom’s face…I

is terrifying. But I’ve managed to survive my childhood with her, so I know how to handle

fingers through my hairs. “How do you think she’ll react

finds out about us. She’ll never approve it for sure. I can only pray that she won’t hire assassins to have me killed in my

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

stunned, my cheek

a break, and I still need time to think everything

just

is always clouded when he is by

“-sorry but I need more

.

he touches me feels burning with fire. “… Can you give me an answer before

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

an answer now. But-” I pause,

moves closer, his breath quickening and his voice

he lowers his head and catches my lips hungrily. I feel

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