Chapter 382
Snowflakes
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He left. Just like that, he walked away and vanished through the door, and suddenly I felt dizzy. I couldn’ pinpoint why.
All I knew was that his presence had altered something in me, and the fact that he had kissed me made r cheek burn like fire.
Instinctively, I pressed my palm to my cheek, trying to breathe, then let out a shaky sigh. I turned back toward the table, gathered my bag, packed the documents, and steadied myself before walking to the counter. I paused there, waiting for the same waiter who had served me.
“Yes, ma’am?” he as
“I’ll pay for the
he didn’t und
“Boss ren
Boss?
I
e,” I whispered, and his expression shifted as though I’d spoken in a languag
he said softly. “He paid for everything. All day and all night.”
wered my gaze and offered him a small, polite smile before heading out.
car, I sat there for a moment, staring at the building glowing under the night lights.
call him Cupid. His first name, like it was something intimate. He must be unbelievably ord renting Sandals for an entire day and night, just for a meeting. Just to wait for me. Just Again.
ed hard. Did he not know I was a married woman? He must not know. And next time I see him, } et him know. And then… and then what? Stop him?
my gaze away from the restaurant, started my engine, and pulled out of the parking lot like I was ng to outrun my own thoughts.
he ride home was quiet and too smooth. When I finally pulled into Ares’ garage, I let out a shaky breath and stepped out, grabbing my things before walking into the house, only to pause in the hallway.
The scent of dinner drifted through the air. I walked in to find Ares sitting at the dining area, actually waiting.
I stopped, looked at him, and for the first time I felt something shift, faint but undeniable. The beginning of something I don’t th
Top anymore. I’m losing my feelings for Ares Bani. Slowly. Gradually.
And I know my
“Good ey
I won’t be able to even pretend.
his reply. I turned toward the stairs.
T
hay
“It’s been a while since we had dinner together Let’s
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It wasn’t the invitation that stopped me, it was the tone. That soft, sweet voice he used when he wanted tether me back to him. My patience strained.
“I’m tired, Ares,” I said simply and continued up the stairs. I walked into the bedroom and exhaled deep
I pulled out the documents and my cellphone, placed my bag back in its place. That was when the door opened and Ares stepped in. I ignored him and continued arranging ray things.
“You know you can take a break if you’re tired,” his voice followed. “If it’s too much, stop the charity eve Stop the profiling job. None of it was supposed to be your responsibility. You’re supposed to be healing. Preparing your body for a baby.”
I rolled my eyes where he couldn’t see. The same script, the same fake concern, just another attempt to control me, cage me, keep me small so he could be my god.
I turned around
red smile.
“I told you
“Well
“I’n
worry.”
iner and…”
went to meet Cupid for the dinner meeting,” I cut him off sharply. “He was there he documents. We’ll start setting schedules. Everything is on track. You don’t need to n fine.”
it all over his face. And I felt it too, his energy. He’s losing me and he knows it. And it
rang, cutting him off.
d to the bed, picked it up, and frowned. A number I didn’t save. Odd. I never give out my contact. nless it’s family.
nswered.
Silence. Breeze whistling. Cars passing. Whoever it was, they were driving. Not speaking.
Then it hit me.
“Cupid?” I breathed.
And that voice, deep, quiet, unforgettable slid through the speaker.
“Home?”
I swallo
“Yes
safely. My cheeks warmed.
anding confidence, like he already owned my breath.
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