Love from My Dominant Boss

I shuddered as a surge of fear crept into my heart. Wrapping my arms tightly around Michael, I then murmured helplessly, “You’re the only person by my side now. The only one…” I feared that he would treat me just like how my parents did. I was in great fear—fearful of being given up by everyone else, just like my parents.

I could feel Michael’s body tremble upon hearing my words. Instantaneously, he embraced me tightly, sending ripples of warmth that seemed to ease the uneasiness in my heart.

“I will get this matter resolved.” Even if I was not sure what he was referring to, the firmness in his tone managed to calm me down in an instant. Apart from that, my confidence was boosted in a way.

With him beside me, I did not feel like I was abandoned and all alone.

Burying my face in Michael’s chest, I blurted out everything deep down in my heart all this while. “Michael, do you know that I have been leading a hectic life throughout these years? I’m both physically and emotionally exhausted. Apart from working hard every day, there seem to be endless issues at home for me to attend to. Life has been really stressful for me. I’m just yearning for a simple life that is less stressful. Is that considered wishful thinking that I shouldn’t have?”

I only had a simple wish. Apart from the love and care from my parents, I wished to lead a peaceful and happy life with my family. Nevertheless, it was like a dream which was impossible to be fulfilled.

“Anna, pull yourself together!” Michael furrowed his brows as he snapped at me. Besides empathy, there were flickers of rage in his eyes.

“Do you think I still have the right to ask for more?” I smiled bitterly. Even though it was just a simple wish, I could not even assure if it would become a reality. Thus, I always reminded myself not to build castles in the air.

“You’re worthy of something even better!” Michael commented domineeringly as he looked at me firmly.

At that, my heart skipped a beat. I was utterly touched at his words. After all, Natalie used to be the only one by my side all this while whenever I was down.

anger and distress. Surprisingly, he was also unusually patient

the next morning with a throbbing headache. Aside from that, I was feeling uncomfortable

mind was a complete blank. When I came to my senses again, I racked my brain, trying to recall what happened the previous night. But because I

I thought you would sleep till this afternoon.” Michael’s mocking tone sounded abruptly from the side of the

standing in front of the window, gazing at me. As he had his back to the sunlight, I could not really make

are you still here? Are you not going to the office?” I looked at him

hugged me and cried for hours till midnight. As a result, my entire body is aching now. Yet, right now, you still have the heart to urge me to go

night and cried

actually happened the night before. Hmm… it

and wailed in front of Michael last night! My disheveled appearance must’ve scared him! Ugh… What an

his gaze on my face without uttering any words. Pin-drop silence ensued in the room, resulting in a tense atmosphere. Eventually, I mustered up my courage to break the silence and apologize to him awkwardly, “Um…

paused and enunciated, “Live your own life! You don’t have to put

understood that he was motivating me in a way. Deep down,

I looked into his eyes to express my sincerest gratitude. To me, he had undoubtedly kept me a companion during my loneliest and most helpless moments. I was thankful to him for everything. Even if I knew that I must try to be strong, I really loved the moment when he tried to protect me. That was when I could feel his

as if he was trying to conceal his awkwardness. “Have a good rest today since it’s Saturday. I need to go out to take care of something.” After

not have any right to question him on that. Since I was still having a hangover headache, I grabbed the opportunity to

woke up again, it was already in

when I noticed that it was a call from my mom. I was pretty sure she