The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 417

Declan remained silent, offering no reaction.

Hailey couldn't tear her eyes away from him.

Fresh from the shower, his damp hair clung to his forehead. He wore a simple black T-shirt and matching pants, and his youthful charm shone through.

He was a fantastic cook, a skill developed through years of practice. There was something undeniably attractive about a man who knew his way around the kitchen.

The more Hailey watched him, the deeper her feelings grew. "Declan, why are you ignoring me? If you keep this up, I'll have to tickle you."

Before he could respond, Hailey reached up and began to tickle him.

Her hands found his toned waist, and he jolted at the sensation.

With one swift motion, Declan caught both of her wrists, pinning her against the

wall. "What do you think you're doing? You'd better behave."

Hailey squirmed, trying to free her hands. "Why are you being so rough?"

Declan didn't release her.

Hailey rose onto her tiptoes. Leaning in, she pressed a soft kiss to his lips.

Declan froze for a moment.

away, Hailey grew

delicate scent of her skin filled his senses-luxurious and floral, a sharp

let go

around his waist, gently parting his lips

typically cold and distant, but as she let her tongue slip in, Hailey felt the rush of his warmth. She couldn't help but relish every second of

reignited with heat, the tension between

the moment. "Why does it smell like

the room. "Declan,

Pamela was visually impaired and in the comfort of her own

immediately pulled away from Declan, her face flushing a bright

swiftly turned off the stove. "Mom, I

fine,

was just talking with Declan, and

smiled warmly. "Alright, you two continue. I'll give you some

Pamela left, the awkward silence lingered. Hailey stole a glance at Declan, and

she noticed

had

turned a deep red.

He was blushing.

contain her surprise. "Declan,

it. "No, I'm

you most

a

I want to stay with you,"