Chapter 535 Lila didn't bother checking on Amelia. Instead, she got up to take a shower. She found Kieran still on the couch, going through documents on his laptop when she cout.
She walked over and ruffled his hair. "It's tto rest. Deal with work tomorrow. Stop staying up late all the time." Kieran closed his laptop and gently pulled her by her hand. Then, he effortlessly lifted her when he stood up.
Lila wrapped her arms around his neck as he carried her to the bed and placed her down. They lay down together.
She turned to look at him as he reached out to switch off the light before pulling her into his embrace. "Are you expecting something, Mrs. Morgan?" he whispered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLila adjusted into a comfortable sleeping position. "Nope. What could I possibly be expecting?" Kieran chuckled and ran his fingers through her hair in the darkness. "It's late. Get srest." She nodded, settling into his arms, and quickly fell asleep.
Lila woke up early the next morning, but Kieran was already gone before she even got out of bed. She sat alone at the dining table to eat breakfast.
Even though Kieran seemed more relaxed lately, she knew there were still plenty of unresolved issues at the company.
After finishing her meal, she figured Amelia was probably still asleep, so she sent her a message before heading downstairs to the parking lot.
Just as she reached her car, she heard Amelia's impatient voice. "This is pointless." Lila paused but had no intention of eavesdropping. She was about to walk around them and leave when she heard Vince's voice. "Amelia, I should take responsibility. Let's talk this out." Amelia ran a hand through her hair. "I've told you many times. I don't need that.
"So, you don't have to dwell on what happened. Vince, I'm sure you've fallen for someone before. Don't you want to marry someone you actually like?" Silence filled the air.
Amelia let out a mocking laugh. "Then why are you agreeing to this marriage now? What's the point of a loveless marriage?" Vince pressed his lips together and stared at her intently, carefully considering his next words. "We can work this out. You have to try Saving no before we start i not how I do things." "But the way I do things is different. If it's a no, then it's a no. If it's meaningless, then it's meaningless." Amelia met his gaze.
A rare moment of vulnerability flickered in her eyes, one she never showed to outsiders. She looked confused and sad.
Amelia took a deep breath and quickly regained her usual playfut demeanor, this twith a hint of teasing. "Con, Vince. We're both adults. It was just a fling, and now you're taking it so seriously? "You keep chasing afterfor an answer. I'm starting to think you're in love with me."
She caught the flicker in Vince's eyes, but he remained silent. Seeing that, Amelia smirked. "To be fair, you do ir, you look good. And you have a great body, too. And as far as intimacy goes, you aced that too. But let's be reat, men don't stay attractive forever. You're older than me. And you'll just keep aging. "But I prefer younger guys. They're strong, energetic, and obedient."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe lifted her gaze just in tto see Matthew approaching herexpression turning mischievous. "See? That one looks just right." Vince followed her gaze to the young man. He was tall and casually dressed. There was also a cool yet youthful air around him.
Vince's fingers curled into a fist before he relaxed. "Alright. I get it. In that case, I won't bother you anymore. I'll clear up the om misunderstanding with our families.
I'll take my leave." With that, Vince turned away. His usual warm expression had faded into something unreadable.
As his figure disappeared into the distance, Amelia clenched her teeth, her gaze flickering with dejectedness.
She quickly snapped back to her usual playful self when she saw Matthew approaching. "Hi, Matthew."