Tangled Temptations

Chapter 389

Chapter 389

Brett had a proposal on his mind. Orlena, deep down, was thrilled. But as she aged, she held onto a woman's modesty. So, with an air of nonchalance, she replied, "And what does your proposal have to do with me?"

Immediately after, she felt a tad embarrassed for putting on such an act and bowed her head to pretend to be engrossed in her phone.

Brett watched her in silence. After a long pause, he whispered, "You are the only daughter in the family. How can you say my proposal has nothing to do with you?"

Orlena's fingers froze on the screen. Staring at her phone for an eternity, she asked softly, "Brett, is this a dream?"

"It's not a dream! Orlena, we can finally be open about us. You can tell anyone that you're my wife. I'll be there to pick up and drop off Daniel at preschool with you."

His voice was tender, yet it carried a tinge of melancholy. These everyday moments, mundane for most, were a Herculean task for him. He took Orlena's hand and whispered, "Once the project's over, I will just be yours."

He pulled her close. Her cheek pressed against his well-maintained midsection - no sign of middle-aged spread at all.

Orlena closed her eyes, savoring the moment. After a while, she murmured, "Even if... we get married, I still want to work."

He said that was fine. He owed her too much to confine her to the house. His little girl had grown up, and he wouldn't let her revert to her old self.

Orlena was quite content. She quietly admired the dazzling ring on her finger. In a soft voice, she teased, "At your age, it doesn't matter if you don't have a grand wedding gift. My brother and sister-in-law will give me plenty. Daniel and I don't need you to provide for us."

Brett couldn't help but laugh with a mix of irritation and amusement. He gently pinched her cheek. Did she really think he couldn't provide for his wife and child?

"Shall we head to that old apartment later?" he suggested in a low voice.

Orlena wanted to go shopping. Despite being together for years, they had never really openly strolled around together. The experience was refreshing.

Brett wasn't opposed to accompanying her but craved alone time with her. Besides, her earlier jab about his age had stung.

They left the restaurant in Brett's car.

Orlena wasn't naive, and she had an inkling of what a man wanted when he suggested going to his apartment alone. But since he didn't spell it out, she was too shy to bring it up.

The sleek black sports car zoomed past Diamond Plaza.

New Year's years ago when he clearly had feelings for her but was wary of their age gap and

noticed his quiet mood. "What's wrong?" she asked

squeezing her hand, not

small apartment on Sixth Avenue. The place was

a bit awkward, almost shy,

and shrugged off his wool coat. "Turn up the heat, get cozy, then you can take off

couch, continuing her game. Her voice was sweetly muffled.

smiled silently. Instead of pressing her, he teased, "What kind of mom is glued

he'd snatch the phone away. She shot back, "What kind of

and ordered some veggies, fruits, and meaty snacks -

Soon, the delivery arrived.

Orlena stole glances at his tall, slim figure from behind - he looked

playfully - he sure could play

...

was a mature, established man. He

of her. Sensing her satisfaction as she ate his homemade meals filled

with cilantro and a few noodles, knowing

it on a tray and brought it

the aroma, came over. Noticing there

out a cigarette but didn't

always

at night and always watched his portions carefully - he was indeed quite self-disciplined. She huffed, "Why bother being so fit? Trying to charm the

He eyed

reminded of the first time she saw him at the Horigan Mansion - he was

who would've guessed

thoughts strayed, and

her too well. Observing her for a moment, he let out a low chuckle. His

stand it. She finished her meal slowly, looked at

His long fingers toyed with the cigarette, the sight of it making her face burn. The unlit cigarette grazed

voice quivered, "You can't tease

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