Chapter 61

Chapter 61

KASMINE

I almost laughed out loud each time Kester's words came playing in my head.

Was he crazy?

He was beginning to take this way too far, and I was worried

I placed a trembling hand on my chest to stop the erratic rithm of my heart.

How dare he say I'd carry his child? I was his stepsister, for crying out loud!

I rolled my eyes so hard I was sure the people beside me had noticed by now. A few had already cast curious glances in my direction, probably wondering what had me twisting in my seat, muttering under my breath like a lunatic. But I couldn't help it.

At that moment, I realized I wasn't wearing the necklace Rester asked me never to take off.

A wave of cold dread rolled over me as my fingers flew to my bare collarbone.

No. No, no, no.

I had taken it off earlier-to try on the jewelry we bought from the mall. I had meant

to put it back on, but in all my distractions, I had completely forgotten.

Kester would be mad if he found out.

I heaved a sigh, looking at my wristwatch. It had been almost an hour, and Kester might begin to suspect that I had lied to him about my whereabouts.

Miss Kasmine Hamilton?!

I snapped my head up as the nurse called my naine, my heart stumbling against my ribs.

"You're up."

I stood immediately, smoothing my skirt as if that would somehow hide the unease curling in my gut. With quick nod, I followed her through the quiet corridor leading to the doctor's office.

The cold air in the doctor's office made me feel fresh and safe. Out there, it was almost as if there were eyes watching me, and it made me feel pretty uncomfortable.

"Good day, Doctor," I greeted, taking a seat.

"You can call me Charles," the doctor, who looked like he was in his early thirties, said with a friendly smile." What can we do for you today?"

KESTER

Where the fuck was she?

A muscle ticked in my jaw as I leaned back in my chair, my fingers drumming impatiently against the desk. My office suddenly felt too hot and stifling despite the air conditioning humining at full blast.

Again, I browsed through the app displayed on my phone screen, but the result was still the same. She had left the damn necklace I gave to her at home!

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Fuck!

How the fuck was I meant to track her now? Didn't I warn her never to take off that necklace?

A sharp exhale left my lips as I loosened my tie. The material suddenly felt like a noose around my neck.

I stood abruptly, pacing toward the glass wall that separated my office from hers. I peered inside.

Jake was still seated at his desk.

At least she hadn't smack out with him.

But that did nothing to ease the agitation in my chest.

So where the fuck was she?

I hoped she was safe.

Navigating through the call app, I dialed Claire's number again for the fifth time, but she still didn't answer. This was unlike Claire. She'd do anything to have me call her, but now? She wasn't answering the damn call!

Just as I reached for my car keys, prepared to drive out and find her myself, I saw her.

Finally.

past my office

She was alone.

fuck

I didn't waste time.

office, pushing open the door

flinched the moment she

Good.

She should be nervous.

that anyone not paying attention might mistake it for casual curiosity, oblivious to the storm

into my office, but it felt like a waste of

She was silent.

asked her again, ignoring the insignificant bastard sitting

me curiously, her gaze moving from me to Jake and back to me. "Kester. I

off coldly, "You lied, Kasmine." I was seething with rage,

didn't wait to be dismissed-he simply stood and walked out without

was

something for her, you know? She is going out

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just met. And we

"More lies"

step forward. She

isn't buying

would have fallen for that trap if I listn't known

a loss for

the necklace I asked you never to tale off?"

her.

forgot about it when I was leaving

her long lashes framing wide,

My jaw tightened.

should still be

knew exactly what

my anger

at her without losing

forward, the faintest smile curving her

my chest.

teasing kiss on

what

She was distracting me.

And I let her.

Like a fucking fool.

lips of hers and pulled away,

brief.

before she

you think you're going?"

her time to answer-I crushed my

way I wanted.

felt her hesitation, the slight tensing of her body as if she was already regretting making that move. She should regret. Because now, she had nowhere to run. Didn't she know

was going to be quick. No

her resolve was way too weak. I felt it in the way her fingers curled against my shirt instead of

lips softened beneath mine, surrendering to

were wide, flickering with something between frustration and

arms while gazing into her eyes, "I have a surprise for you at home. Would you rather we leave now or at the end of work?" I asked,

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replying with a hint of excitement,

already 3

I

At least, I learned that from a

but I made it twenty. I was in a hurry to show her what

return later tonight. I planned on doing the same for the

five minutes after we returned, the house was empty. No guards, no maids,

remind me that she was returning today, texted back to tell her not to. Although I didn't get al

my fingers wrapped around Kasmine's wrist, keeping her close as I shut the door behind

and the way she was beginning to loosen up around me made my heart melt, even though she was still

1 didn't answer.

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