Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 439 A Forbidden Affair

The thought of Raymond's words in the underground parking lot about having an affair echoed in Selena's mind.

She couldn't shake the sensation that she was indeed engaged in a clandestine romance with her boss-the same boss who had orchestrated her husband's transfer. But why would Raymond go to such lengths?

Surely, Selena didn't delude herself into thinking her allure was irresistible, sweeping Raymond off his feet on a whim.

A man in his position had crossed paths with endless numerous women. Most crucially, everyone in New York knew Olivia was the only woman he acknowledged as his girlfriend. He had even braved Wall Street alone, abandoning everything there to defy an arranged marriage.

Could such a man fancy her? The thought seemed ludicrous to Selena; overconfidence often led women to make fools of themselves.

Due to a nagging knee wound and a light dizziness, Selena settled into her seat with painstaking slowness. With just the two of them and a snoring dog on the balcony filling the space, she turned on the TV to break the stifling silence. Of all things, it had to be a drama starring Austin.

Raymond's features twitched subtly in response.

Selena bolted up. "I need a shower."

of the afternoon clung to her, and she felt uncomfortably grimy. Using this

careful with your wound," Raymond cautioned, passing her a pair of shorts

...

in the bath, Selena's knee

she changed into a cozy home

on his computer, though she had expected him to leave by now. Just how long was he planning

glanced at her phone, and it

Selena, who preferred the convenience of dining out. Still, with Raymond there, she wasn't sure he'd

peeling on her knees, Raymond gave no immediate response. Selena was puzzled, wondering

any ointment?" he asked, only to fall silent upon discovering

by a sudden urgency. Ever since Raymond had gone abroad, Mr. Montague Sr. had somehow managed to secure their marriage license even without Raymond being physically present. There

hadn't really thought about keeping the document safe. The last time she had glanced at it, she had tossed it

got up, snatched the marriage license, and darted off to her bedroom. She hid it in a secretive spot before heading back to

he had been in earlier. The realization that she was

him that Selena's lack of a wedding ring might mean she was deceiving people. After all, a gorgeous woman in the workplace might avoid