Chapter 39 Into The Den Of A Lion

Jonathan turned to Michaela again after hanging up the call.

Michaela had just washed her face, so wet strands of hair clung to her forehead. Her bare face was fair and smooth like porcelain, and her cheeks flushed like peach blossoms.

Even though she tried her best to hide it, Jonathan could see that her eyes were red and knew she had just cried.

It pained him to know that Michaela had cried. Since Michaela did not say anything, Jonathan decided not to expose her. Instead, he caressed her hair and asked softly, “Are you hungry?”

“Why did my mom call you, Mr. Jonathan?” Michaela asked.

 

Jonathan regarded her quietly. His eyes were dark and gloomy, but his tone sounded gentle. “Do you want Mdm. Simmons to hear your voice hoarse from crying? Or, do you wish to pour your sorrow onto her?”

Michaela was stunned by his response. She looked down quickly and did not reply.

 

Is he helping me because he knows I don’t want my mother to worry?

Jonathan noticed a subtle change in her expression and smiled. He pulled her by her wrist and walked out of the bedroom. “Let me show you your room!”

It worked as Jonathan expected. He easily distracted Michaela from the topic with just a few words.

He would never tell Michaela that he was working hard to please her mother and fight for the chance to be with Michaela.

Meanwhile, Michaela was stunned as she followed Jonathan. She could not resist looking down at their tightly held hands.

It looked like an adult holding a child’s hand. She felt warmed by the gesture and was aware of how her heart was racing.

They had only taken a few steps when Jonathan suddenly stopped. Michaela quickly withdrew her hand and shook her head in a refusal. “You don’t have to trouble yourself. I think I will stay in Grandpa’s house.”

looked at her with dark eyes and said, “Didn’t you hear it just now? Mdm. Simmons said you should stay here with me while she is

pushed Michaela into the room

design as Jonathan’s room across the corridor. Even the furnishings were

like she and Jonathan were living in the same room. Somehow, it seemed

heart

use everything here, and let me

have to stay in this mansion with him while Mom is away? Although this place is beautiful, and I like it, it feels awkward to live with

Michaela was still considering, Jonathan suddenly came over and leveled his gaze with her. He seemed

back. Then, she pondered for a

they are guestrooms and are thus for guests. However, you are under my care. Therefore, it

gaze seemed to see through her and made her feel like

through her heart. Michaela suddenly felt nervous and tightened the grip on her shirt. Then, she heard his voice saying, “Perhaps… Do you want me to live with

that’s not necessary!”

the intense urge to hug her. He did not come any closer to

all, he had achieved his goal. Since Michaela was

Let’s go downstairs

the bedroom, Michaela finally breathed a sigh of relief. She leaned against the wall and panted for

this was

a chance to convince

However, she realized that Jonathan had not left. He was standing at the corner of the

coming out of the room. He watched Michaela keeping her gaze to the floor

had just reached the stairwell when they saw Wayne smiling at them and saying, “Mr. Xander, Ms. Michaela,

you, Wayne,”

It seems Shappiray Mansion shall become a more lively place

at one end of the long dining table. Michaela was about to head to the other end, but Jonathan quickly grabbed her hand. “Where are you going? Sit

glanced at the empty seat beside Jonathan and felt her heart skip. However, before she could refuse Jonathan, he looked at her with a kind

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