Falling in Love With A One-Night Stand

When Anna was a child, no one in her family cared for her except her grandfather. Selina had been cold to her back then, so her grandfather was the only person who treated her nicely.

Peter was a cold, serious man, the polar opposite of Anna’s warm and loving grandfather. They were, however, both men who would protect their families.

The dinner didn’t go well, but Peter said nothing about it. When he returned home, he took the two children with him and asked Anna not to worry about it anymore. Anna wasn’t bothered but figured Selina wouldn’t necessarily think so.

It was late in the evening when Anna and Wayne got home. Wayne got into bed after taking a shower and then he read the financial magazines by his bedside. After a while, Anna sighed.

Wayne smiled, still looking at the magazine, and asked, You’re still furious about what had happened this evening, am I right? It’s okay; you didn’t know each other that well in the first place. Just don’t contact them ever again.”

Anna rolled over and gazed at Wayne, saying, “I’m sure | won’t see them again. But I’m more worried about Auntie Selina. She must be enraged, and I’m afraid she’ll overthink it. You know, it’s bad for her health.”

“It’s all right, Anna. If you’re really worried, you can pay her a visit tomorrow.”

Anna moaned once again and added, “Of course, yes. To be honest, | 336 Owing Her an Apology think something might go wrong.”

Wayne wasn’t in the mood to read his magazine after hearing her say that. He placed it on the nightstand, lay down, and tightly held Anna. Then he said gently, “Don’t think about it anymore, sweetheart. Good night.”

Selina didn’t know that Matthew was Anna’s son, so she always disliked the idea that Anna would be the stepmother to someone’s child. Selina was also concerned that Wayne would

However, the most important thing for her was letting Wayne know about it first. After a long moment of hesitation, she plucked

around her and rested his chin on her shoulder. “What

about

said, “I’m sorry, Anna. | should not have done that. Don’t think about it anymore,

thinking about Sophia. He was well aware, though, that he owed her an apology. So, he took the

after hearing Wayne’s words. After a while, she asked, “You knew later that Sophia was a liar, didn’t you? What did she say about that?” 336 Owing Her an Apology Wayne rubbed his chin on the back of her head and whispered, “She said nothing because | couldn’t

about

said, “No, nothing. | was just

when she yanked on the blankets. “I’m tired. Good night. I’m heading to Selina’s place

then switched off the light and said nothing further. In the dark, Anna could hear Wayne’s steady breathing and feel his heartbeat. She realized that she wouldn’t feel so torn about it if it hadn’t been for all the webs of lies she made. Also, she felt

and bright as daytime.

fishnet garter stockings, and singing a

cheered and stopped the music before she finished singing. With a sneer, the man looked at her and

Ada rose to her feet and smiled

act again. That way, she had to go to all sorts of social events. 336 Owing

day attend such an event. She wanted that five million dollar

her and said,