Chapter 176

Olivia’s burp was loud in the silent room before stillness inflated in the air.

She didn’t expect herself to give the game away that quickly.

Feeling awkward, she looked at Ethan. “I can explain.”

She blurted that in the heat of the moment, making matters worse.

She observed his expression carefully only to realize that his face was free from annoyance.

Worry sat upon his brows instead.

She thought, “Did I misread his expression? He resents me to his bones. Why would he be worried about me?”

“Have more if you’re hungry.” He gave her a spoonful.

She was confused as she thought, “Does he think that I burp because I’m hungry?”

when the

could feel her

frowned. “You’re all skin and bones.

another spoonful of lasagna.

spectacles opened the door. “Mr. Miller, we need a signature from you for

she imagined herself to witness such

who abhorred contact with women, was

humility put the secretary

a hurry and choked

gave her a glass of water.

nuzzled his cheek.

gentle voice sent slight shudders across his body.

breathing was

to look at the shocked secretary. “Who told you

sorry, Mr. Miller.” She

was hugging Ethan’s neck, she had been

was on

and Ethan apart.

emotions shown on the secretary’s

released him. “That secretary is

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