Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 66

She winced as he bit down on her collarbone, the pain eliciting an involuntary whimper from

her.

“Daddy…” Just then, the bedroom door creaked open.

Brian, who had been pressing down on Natalie, froze in his movements. He paused, turning his head to look at the doorway.

“Daddy, why are you guys… fighting?” Nate rubbed the sleep from his eyes, leaning against the door frame, puzzled as he gazed at the two.

“Natalie seems to be hurt!” He frowned, adding another line of concern.

He couldn’t bear to see Natalie in discomfort. It even seemed like she had been crying.

As he spoke, he walked toward them.

Brian silently cursed under his breath, grabbing a blanket and swiftly covering Natalie’s body beneath him. He stood up, fastening his belt with quick efficiency.

deep breath to contain his

and blood, he’d be tempted to toss him out the

clothes were beyond saving. She turned her face away and quickly wrapped herself in the blanket, composing herself before sitting up on the couch. The kid was probably still oblivious to adult matters.

on his

Brian scooped him up week over Brian’s shoulder

back to sleep!”

sack of potatoes and deposited him back in his room.

bed again, hands on hips, glaring

sent him a

mean it!” Nate’s little face turned red with defiance. Nate had just managed to get on Natalie’s good side. If she got mad

was a little kid who couldn’t finish a sentence, the other was a father

I don’t know what you’re plotting, kiddo!” Brian glared at Nate, his voice stern. “One more word, and I’m sending you back

immediately clamped his mouth

in, sighed, and told Brian, “You should leave. I’ve got. an early call time tomorrow, and I’m exhausted. You’ll take Nate back in the

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from now on.”