She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 649:

“I’ve already told you,” Ashley said sharply. “You’re the one who refuses to believe me.”

Brendan studied her.

Ashley met his gaze head-on, and for once, the fear that had been gnawing at her seemed to recede. “You want me to name someone I’ve never seen or heard of? How the hell am I supposed to do that? Go on, kill me. Maybe K will swoop in and rescue me.”

“You’ve got a death wish, don’t you?” Brendan murmured, idly lifting her chin between his fingers.

Ashley’s heart thudded in her chest. “It’s you who wants me dead!”

“If you don’t know, just admit it. Why get all worked up?” He let go of her chin and casually drew her into his lap. “How could I ever not trust you?”

Ashley didn’t flinch.

She knew his moods too well. One second he was cold and cruel, the next he was playing the tender lover. He was completely unhinged.

you listen to me, your brother stays alive.” Brendan gently tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear. Ashley’s body quivered ever so slightly, a chill

unfold, wasn’t fooled for a second. That so-called tender touch? It wasn’t affection—it was a calculated check for

in twisted,

coated with charm, like he was

sound sent ice straight through her veins. Any warmth she had left was

forcing her to look at him. “Are you

story

“I dare not.”

your anger?” He coaxed her, his tone as patient and gentle

might’ve passed for a doting

Ashley only

firsthand just how

to protect you,” Brendan said, his long fingers pinching her waist with a smile that looked more like a threat. “K is bad news. If you tangle with her, you’ll end up in a world of

from you!” Ashley didn’t say

“Your grandma’s in pain, old and frail. I’m doing this for her sake. Can’t you see

a sharp twist, and that awful scene she’d