Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 123

Jessica signed with exasperation, her gestures sharp and impatient. "If you want to sleep, do it in the bed."

Timothy's eyes darkened, a sly, almost wicked smile curving at his lips.

"You're right," he replied, his voice smooth. "Let's sleep in the bed."

He stood, scooping Jessica up into his arms despite her resistance, and carried her straight into the bedroom.

He ignored her struggles completely.

With a swift motion, he set her down on the bed and leaned over her, pinning her gently but firmly.

Jessica couldn't sign now-her hands were trapped-so all she could do was twist in protest, her beautiful eyes full of defiance.

Timothy held her tightly, his chiseled lips brushing her ear as he spoke in a low, husky voice. "Don't move. Not another inch."

He nipped lightly at her earlobe. "If you do, I'll make sure you won't be able to move at all."

Jessica knew exactly what he meant. Her body went still in an instant.

Timothy released her, then knelt at the edge of the bed, carefully slipping off her shoes.

Then he reached for her jacket, as if intending to undress her further.

outer layer and yanked the covers over herself, settling into bed as quickly as she

away, facing the wall, not daring to look

heard the soft rustle

blanket and slipped in beside her, pulling her

warmth radiating from him-heat she'd once craved, that

she only wished she could shake the feeling, afraid that when the time came to

She tried to wriggle free, but

and uneven, but his lips were gentle, almost tender, as if trying to soothe

was trapped, unable to do

to wander, his intentions growing unmistakable as

realized-inviting him to sleep in the bed had been a terrible mistake. She'd walked straight into the

as she could, her fingers trembling as

"No."

wanted to be firm, but her hands

again, voice rough as he murmured, "You're my wife. Why

but she kept signing, her gestures soft and

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