Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 218

That wasn’t the answer she wanted from Brian,

If he’d said he regretted it and that he also felt the sting of Zephyr’s untimely departure as much as she did, she might have forgiven him on the spot.

It was a lie to claim indifference or deny any desire to mend what was broken. The man she had adored for over a decade filled her heart to the brim, leaving no room for anyone else, which was beyond her control.

“Why refuse to sign if you care so much?” Brian’s fingers gently tilted her chin, his question soft but his internal turmoil a raging storm.

Brian had believed that Natalie’s heart harbored only resentment for him and their son. His question caught Natalie off guard, and before she could retort with her question, he added, “Once you sign, I’ll transfer the Majestic Meadows Manor into your name. It’ll take a few days. If you don’t want Madelyn staying there, it’s your call to make her leave.”

“And on Friday morning, wait for me outside the courthouse.”

Stunned, Natalie finally grasped his intent. Was he proposing they get married?

Had Brian lost his mind?

the Howard family’s opinion,

not asking for your permission.” Brian’s brow furrowed as he added, “As for Kellan’s engagement ring, I expect you to return it to him within a month. And I’ll invite him to our engagement

made up his mind. Natalie was back, and he

and

Brian must have seen the ring in her bag

she could speak, Brian released her and

of the water.

talk…” she began, frowning in frustration.

off, not wanting to hear her refusal, quickly dressing with his back to her

the middle of the night, Natalie heard Brian’s

but it appeared

12:08

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to stay awake to discuss the marriage license with him but soon drifted

morning, as Brian emerged from the bathroom, freshly showered and sans clothing. Natalie couldn’t help but sneak a glance. His muscles, honed from