Chapter 42

The following morning, Estelle awakened to the brightness streaming in through the windows. As she opened her eyes and surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings, memories of the previous night flooded her mind.

She turned her head, and she was the only one on the bed.

A sudden thought crossed her mind: Did Jonathan jump out the window and run away?

Nope, because she soon heard his voice.

Estelle looked in the direction of the sound and saw the man standing on the balcony with his back to her, talking on the phone.

Jonathan was wearing a bathrobe, his broad shoulders and narrow waist, and long legs were undoubtedly attractive even just from his silhouette.

He was asking Millard, “How much longer is the agreement with the Macclain family?”

Estelle silently calculated to herself a little over a month.

end of the phone, Millard gave

the agreement early, and get

was simple: he had already given the Macclain family what they wanted. Although he had never met Ms. Macclain and had no feelings for her, he had respected the marriage enough during

he was back in his home country, the first time he was forced, and this time, for whatever reason, he

she couldn’t help but mutter, “What a jerk, just after sleeping

gazes locked momentarily, his demeanor composed while Estelle feigned composure of her own.

hotel, with the room having a grayish-white tone and simple decorations. It looked like

back, holding a white shirt in his hand,

you!”

he heard Estelle rustling behind

the girl spoke,

looked back and saw Estelle sitting up against the bed, wearing his shirt, which was so big

blanket. As she did so, he could see the red marks

darkened, and he looked away,

lightly.

to maintain her composure. “Certainly not,” she replied, her voice steady.

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