Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

Chapter 77

Elgin tossed her into the passenger seat and buckled her up, “Looking all dolled up today. Who were you trying to snag at the celebration party?”

“I wasn’t! How can you say that to shame me!*

“Isn’t that the case?” He snorted. “Walden’s out of the country, and there’s no more boy toys around you, so you’re itching for the

next catch!*

Words can cut deeper than knives.

Letitia’s eyes reddened as she retorted, “Elgin, you slept with Shela. I didn’t do anything wrong. And now you’re making stuff up, accusing me of getting all gussied up to seduce men at the party? Do you even have a conscience?”

They locked eyes.

Seeing her trying to hold back tears, Elgin wanted to reach out and stroke her head. But he must resist. Elgin felt a twinge of helplessness. Even someone as strong as him could feel this way

Words are powerless when used to express love, yet so sharp when they come to causing pain!

Elgin couldn’t help himself. He always ended up hurting her with his words.

He regretted it deep down. He shouldn’t have drowned his sorrows or gone to see Shela. But he would never let anyone know his regret. He had his pride!

After a while, Elgin finally spoke up. “You do look stunning tonight.”

That was Elgin’s way of compromising. That was the only compliment he could give and was his one last tenderness.

With that, Elgin lifted his hand, trying to ruffle her hair to make what he had thought a reality.

But Letitia turned her head sharply away. “Don’t touch me!”

His face darkened. He got up, closed the car door, and slid into the driver’s seat.

On the way back, neither of them spoke. The car was so quiet that they could hear the sound of their breathing

Back to Ivory Towers, the butler instantly sensed something off between the two and silently chose not to disturb them.

Letitia went straight to the master bedroom and headed for the bathroom.

She had just pulled down her dress’s zipper when Elgin kicked the door open with a bang.

and the dress

what are you…?

her chin up,

resisted, pounding on his chest, trying to push him away, but that only led to Elgin kissing her

it again!

Pinned against the wall by

she accidentally turned on the shower above. Suddenly, water poured over them both.

water was ice-cold, chilling Letitia to the bone.

Elgin reached out to adjust the temperature. The water slowly warmed, and they were soaked all over.

fit of anger, Letitia bit him

me again?” Elgin held her waist and let go “Letitia, the wound on my shoulder

through clenched teeth, “Do you know how many scars have you left on my heart? You can’t

in a fit of rage, she grabbed Elgin’s shirt and ripped it off, revealing the

a dark purple

what’s this little pain to you? It’s nothing! Letitia rubbed the scar hard with her

of being driven to death! You should have

looked at her

water continued

was a mess,

see her first.” Elgin thought, “Maybe I shouldn’t have been so proud

Elgin asked. “Letitia, are you jealous?”

heart jump, and she looked up at Elgin in a daze.

you got upset.” Elgin’s voice

better.

Letitia denied it, “No!”

can’t you admit it?” pressed Elgin

dare 1? You and Shela are the perfect match!”

“Stop

exhausted. But he patiently explained, “I didn’t mean to sleep with her. It was an accident. I was drunk, and I didn’t

him away “You’re a free soul.

telling the

with Shela, and that’s

lips. “I can

something the

calm Letitia down, he was making concessions. Little did she know that he

don’t you see how absurd you sound? Your apology turns

and walked out. “Save it. I wish you