What Separates Me and You

Chapter 99 Their Display of Affection

The same stormy expression was on Lewis’ face. Despite Josephine’s pitiful pout, he refused to care or even acknowledge her. That cut off any chances she had to converse with him.

Josephine released his sleeve and turned the other way. She knew there was no use begging when Lewis decided on something since he never changed his mind.

Not long later, they arrived at the villa. Josephine wanted to speak with Lewis after getting out. of the car, but the latter strolled away without a glance. Having no choice, she followed him. into the living room.

There, Lewis tossed his coat onto the couch. Then, he whipped around to say, “Go and make dinner.”

He then turned around before she could respond, forcing her to obey his command, which she did. That was when a ringing came from Lewis’ phone. After glancing at the screen and seeing that it was a call from Sierra, he tossed his phone onto the couch.

On the other end, Sierra persistently dialed his number several times. Finally, Lewis picked up her call on the eighth try.

Josephine peeked her head out of the kitchen door, her ears perking up at the commotion.

That was unnoticed by Lewis, who frustratedly questioned, “What do you want?”

Sierra answered, “Didn’t you say you’d accompany me to the film’s social event tonight? Where are you?”

“Must I attend?” Lewis leaned back against the couch, holding the phone with one hand and pinching the spot between his brows with the other.

“Of course! I told everyone you would! How will I face them if you don’t show up? Please don’t tell me you’ve gone home again” Sierra spoke through clenched teeth when she got to the last. sentence. It irritated her to know Lewis had returned home more often these days. She couldn’t help wondering what Lewis and Josephine did together whenever he went home. Her teeth would often gnash at the thought of them possibly succumbing to a moment of lust and having sex. She knew Lewis would never touch a mute like Josephine that way since he didn’t even get intimate with her; still, jealousy filled her mind, clouding her sense of logic and upsetting her.

the end of a work day?” came Lewis’ neutral reply. It was like he hadn’t detected the rage in

staying with

responded helplessly, “Text me the

it. I’ll text it to you now!”

coat, and was about to head out when he noticed something. He turned to see Josephine’s head peering out

Josephine was deep in thought, Lewis abruptly grabbed her wrist, startling

apron. In no time,

a moment ago, so Lewis’ sudden actions made her wonder if she had gotten caught. Once Lewis settled beside her, she gestured, “Where are you

came from Lewis before he wordlessly drove onto

more of a holiday resort. It had a massive gate, then a long winding path

Lewis turned to face Josephine.” Stay here. You’re free to go anywhere but outside of this hotel. Got

still tested the boundaries, signing,

stopped her from continuing. “I’ll say this one last

will be the last

didn’t want her to see Mary. She wondered, “Is he worried that Mrs. Jinkins will encourage me to leave him as Avery did? Is

eyes and broke free from his

once, Lewis’ eyes narrowed to slits as his frosty gaze

body tremored from the grief and bitterness she felt. Unable to suppress her emotions, she angrily signed, “Even if

tie me up in