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.

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

it is normal, but I don’t want you staying with that mute! I don’t care-come over now! It’s

helplessly, “Text me the

more like it. I’ll text it to you now!” After hanging up, Sierra texted

to see Josephine’s head

was chopping them up. In truth, she wasn’t eavesdropping on Lewis’ phone call; instead, she calculated the time it would take to travel to and from the hospital. While Josephine was deep in thought, Lewis abruptly grabbed her wrist, startling her so much that she dropped the knife onto the chopping board.

to take off her apron. In no time, he shoved Josephing into the passenger seat of his car, then hopped into the driver’s seat.

didn’t know where Lewis was taking her. She was still thinking about sneaking out to visit Mary a moment ago, so Lewis’ sudden actions made

came from Lewis before he wordlessly drove onto the

The building was different from most regular hotels; this one resembled more of a holiday resort. It had a

car stopped outside the hotel’s main entrance, Lewis turned to face Josephine.” Stay here. You’re free to go anywhere but outside

Josephine felt baffled, she still tested the boundaries, signing, “When

her arm and stopped her from continuing. “I’ll say this

dare visit her, I promise that will be the last time you see her

Mary. She wondered, “Is he

with red eyes and broke free from his hold, signing, “Why? I’m not your dog! What gives

to slits

her emotions, she angrily signed, “Even if you view me as

don’t I? You should just tie me up in chains if you want total control over me

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