Chapter 1319

Valarie pushed him away, her expression impassive. "Say that again when the month is over."

"You can trust me. I'll keep my promise," Brandon assured her.

A flicker of sarcasm crossed Valarie's face, but she remained silent.

She walked into the villa, and only once the door clicked shut behind her did Brandon turn and leave.

Back in her bedroom, Valarie collapsed onto the couch, pressing her fingers to her throbbing temples.

...

The following days passed in a blur of work.

Valarie was so consumed that she barely had time to eat.

Every now and then, her youthful admirer would text her, asking what she was up to. If she had a free moment, she'd send a brief reply. Otherwise, she ignored him.

Thankfully, he was tactful enough not to press when she didn't respond.

Friday evening, the preliminary phase of the project was complete, and Valarie finally had

hoping to meet

a brief pause before Nyla's voice came through. "Valarie, I can't drink right now.

pregnant? Wait, hold on, what?! You're pregnant?! Since when?"

you the last time we met, but I completely forgot," Nyla

off, Valarie grinned. "Congrats!

"Of course," Nyla replied.

your second kid, and I don't even have a fiancé yet.

having dinner with your young man

it up.

Just thinking about it pisses

chance for

Valarie lowered her gaze.

him if he stayed away from Michelle for a month, I'd forgive him. I guess we'll see in

feelings for him, but every time she faced him, she couldn't help but wonder how much of what he said was real-and how much was a lie.

she had to live her whole life second-guessing him, she'd

your time,"

you

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255