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?

all those women, the Howard family’s opinion, and

furrowed as he added, “As for Kellan’s engagement ring, I expect you to return it to him within a month. And I’ll

back, and he wouldn’t give her another chance

him and marry

must have seen the ring in her bag

hesitated for a few seconds, but before she could speak, Brian released her and

of the water.

talk…” she began, frowning in frustration.

here tonight,” he cut her off, not wanting to hear her refusal, quickly dressing with his

middle of the night, Natalie heard Brian’s

appeared

12:08

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

freshly showered and sans clothing. Natalie couldn’t help but sneak a glance. His muscles,