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.

pull away, Hailey grew bolder, leaning in to

scent of her skin filled his senses-luxurious and floral, a sharp contrast to the soap

Declan let go of her

around his waist, gently parting his lips with hers as she kissed him

was typically cold and distant, but as she let her tongue slip in, Hailey felt the rush

body reignited with heat, the tension between

Pamela's voice broke the moment. "Why does it smell like something's

quickly entered the room. "Declan, did

of her own home,

from Declan, her face

the stove. "Mom, I forgot

everything's fine, there's

with Declan, and we lost

"Alright, you two

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

she noticed his

had

turned a deep red.

He was blushing.

couldn't contain her surprise. "Declan, are you

denied it.

you most

a cold

not leaving. I want to stay with you," Hailey responded, wrapping her arms