Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 220

Chapter 220

KASMINE.

"Why did you shut me out, Kasmine?" His voice wasn't angry anymore-it was low, almost broken, and it hit deeper than the yelling ever could. He dragged a hand through his damp hair, fingers tightening in frustration before he let them drop to his sides. "Why?"

I scoffed. God, he was unbelievable.

"Why don't you go spend more quality time with your fiancée?" I snapped, crossing my arms over my chest. "Maybe she'll help you forget that I even exist," I said, holding his gaze and hoping I looked as serious as I wish I looked.

His brows pulled together as if the words physically pained him. "It's not what you think, baby. Let me explain. Please-"

The earlier I accepted this, the better for me. For us.

"Don't," I cut in quickly before losing my nerve. "Don't give me that line, Kester. Don't you

dare try to fix this with sweet words and that look on your face."

"Kasmine-'

I bit out, my voice trembling despite how hard I fought to keep it steady. "There is nothing to explain! Didn't I tell you before now? Didn't I

all.

guess what?" I took a step toward him, arms still folded,

words like they

stared at me with those infuriatingly knowing eyes. And then... he chuckled. Not the

deadly calm tone. His gaze dragged down my body slowly-like he was

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rage, Kasmine?? Hestrapped forward. I took a involuntary step back. "Tell me why you shut yourselffontt fortwowhole days without

my fists at my sides, nails digging into my

care, baby, and make r lhelieve it. Look

His warm presence wrapped around me

I wanted to scream.

to kiss

to shove him out the

stand there-shalling, breath stuttering in my throat, chest risin and falling like I'd just ruma marathon Ilmeverssigned up for. My fingers curled into m palms, willing my body to still!...to stop betraying

My breath hitched..