Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 151

Brian was both frantic and furious as he pinned Natalle down, Ignoring her struggles. With a swift motion, he lifted the back of her shirt to Inspect her skin.

A large bruise marred her lower back, the skin swollen and hot to the touch. Brian’s fingers gently grazed the area, his concern evident despite his gruff exterior.

“When did you hurt your back?” he asked, his voice deep with concern as he stared at the injury.

Natalie recalled bumping her back a couple of days ago. It was the night Brian had left her on the couch, and she suspected she’d landed on one of Nate’s toys, hitting her spine. She bit her lip and remained silent.

“Talk to me,” Brian urged, furrowing his brow.

To Natalie, it seemed ironic that Brian, who often treated her as an outlet for his anger, was now showing concern for her well–being.

“What does it matter to you?” she asked softly, despite the pain.

At her words, an unspoken outburst seemed to catch in his throat.

right now, would you speak to him

to retort without thinking, but she stopped herself short, realizing that to continue might sound like jealousy, a strange notion

him further, and she had learned her lesson. Silence

Brian shot back through clenched teeth.

utterly miserable, had no desire to argue and waste her energy. She

was unwell. Nausea and fainting could mean she was pregnant. Brian repeated this to himself over and over, trying to quell his anger.

a moment, he removed both their jackets, soiled

struggled weakly but ultimately surrendered to his strength,

out some wet wipes. His brow creased, and

roughness of his touch made Natalie wince, and she pushed

seconds before Brian grabbed a bottle of

the cap, and held it to her lips. “Open up!” he commanded.

can do it

hanging by a thread. His eyes narrowed slightly as he retorted, “If you want me to give you mouth–to–mouth, just say so.”