Kiss Me While He Watches의 모든 챕터: 챕터 101 - 챕터 110

SOLAYNE "Can't remember saying you could come in," he said grumpily without meeting my gaze as he took off his suit jacket.At least he wasn't trying to kick me out.I watched him like I was studying him; how he hung his jacket by a stand, rolled up his sleeves, then took his seat.He opened his laptop and got busy. Completely ignoring me."You haven't—" my voice came out rough. I cleared my throat and tried again. "You haven't been home for two days."He didn't respond. Didn't look at me."You're not doing this, Marshall. You're not abandoning me again in that house."Because it was pure torture. I'd rather he was there and gave me the silent treatment. Not seeing or hearing from him was the worst kind of torture; an unacceptable one. I wasn't letting him do that to me again."You sound a little too sure the deal still stands," he said with his fingers moving on the keyboard and his eyes on it.I swallowed thickly. This was my second biggest fear."If the deal is off, you tell m

I found an unfamiliar figure there.She was seated on the couch, one fine leg crossed over the other with her phone in her hand, which she set down. She looked like one of those girls you would see in magazines. And what she wore was so revealing I was seeing the curves of her body clearly.Her eyes met mine and she looked surprised."Hi." She wore a bright smile, turning the screen of her phone off.Did Marshall have a visitor? I knew the Domayne family well enough to know she wasn't a relative. So...a friend?"Who are you?" I threw at her, more curious than offended.She took her time getting to her feet. "Name is Margaret." She cocked her head to the side. "You?"The sound of approaching footsteps dragged my attention from hers to the kitchen door. Marshall, wearing a simple pair of shorts and a T-shirt, simply glanced dismissively at me before taking his eyes to his guest. I'd never felt more looked down on by someone's gaze. It brought a bitter feeling to my throat."Good thing y

SOLAYNE I straightened, forcing my body to remember how to stay confident in complex situations."I believe the current arrangement is perfect, Dad. August is just two months away. Besides, I believe getting the title before marriage is preferred as I will hate for my success to be attributed to a man."He nodded, making a throaty sound. "If you say so."Thank God I could breathe again.I hurriedly finished from his house before he could come up with something more terrifying.Honestly, I couldn't wait to reach the end of this clock. Thankfully, I only had a month left.I reached home, hungry for a cold shower and some rest after a long Saturday. I was approaching my room when I noticed the door was open.My brows pulled together in confusion. I knew damn well I had locked the door. And it was evening; there was no way the cleaner was working in it. So, who could be in my room?I hastened my steps, reached the doorway, and froze. What the hell?"What're you doing?" I asked the wo

SOLAYNEVance got in and started the engine, saying something about the restaurant, traffic, and something that deserved a response which he let go when I didn't say anything.Marshall still hadn't turned.I faced forward as we pulled out of the gate.Of all the things I had braced myself to feel leaving the house tonight, indifference from him wasn't supposed to be one of them. I didn't know why I was surprised. He had made his position very clear, over and over, in every cold look and every woman he let through his door.I just hadn't expected it to still sting this much."You good?" Vance glanced at me at a red light."Yeah." I adjusted the strap of my bag. "Just hungry."He nodded, seeming to believe it.I turned and watched the city go by outside my window and told myself I was fine.***Dinner went well.Vance picked somewhere good; a quiet restaurant with warm lighting and a menu that didn't require a translator, and he was easy company the way he had always been before eve

SOLAYNEBehind me, Vance appeared in the living room, still wearing an apron. The expression on his face when he saw her told me everything Nessa had just said was true.My heart sank into a bottomless pit."Vance." She looked past me like I was a door she needed opened. "I saw the doctor today. Got the latest scan pictures." She held up a small envelope. "I thought you'd want to see them.""Nessa—""I've been calling you since this morning. Didn't think I'd have to show up in person, but here we are."She took a step forward like she intended to walk in. I didn't move.She stopped, and her eyes came back to me properly. "Do you mind?"My grip on the door tightened. "You're pregnant."This time, it wasn't a question. It was confirmation that a secret had been living right under my nose.With a devilish smile, she opened the envelope and revealed the scan images to me. I didn't have any distaste for kids, but right now, something acrid crawled up my throat."More than a month gone,