Chapter 15

The unmistakable masculine scent from Anthony entered her nostrils and occupied her senses. With

her heart picking up the pace, Charmine was angry and embarrassed altogether.

‘Ugh! Nial must’ve done it on purpose!’ she fumed internally.

Just as she was about to lash out, she heard Chris from the passenger seat, his voice pleading as he

spoke, “Sorry, Mommy, please bear with us. Uncle Nial likes drifting, you see. He was an F1 racer last

year.”

“Nial, please drive carefully. This is a highway, not a racing track,” Anthony huffed in a low and

authoritative tone.

Charmine’s voice was lodged in her throat when she heard him. Anthony then held Charmine by her

arms and—with a much gentler and concerned voice—said, “Are you hurt?”

He had a genuinely concerned face, and Charmine thought she was overthinking things again. She

pulled herself up and distanced herself in an instant. “I’m fine,” she replied as she held tightly onto a

handler in the van, securing herself.

such a strong grip, no more turns could make her fall… At least that was what she thought

van made another sharp left turn out of the

Skrreeek!

Charmine successfully prevented her fall this time, but it was not

her this time, and he intentionally grabbed onto her

Rip!

was torn out, and that

Bailey!” Charmine yelled his name through her

came to a

your destination,” Nial announced as he

sorry! Once I get

help but

so many times to get rid of this habit! This isn’t

told Nial off, crawling to

alright?”

“Fine.”

fixed his crumpled

sorry for the inconvenience caused. I’ll buy you the exact

apology. For now, cover yourself with this.” He put on a spare white shirt

was gentle and

her fist as though she wanted to hit

seemed innocent, Nial appeared guilty,

on. They seemed as clueless

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