Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 28 Torture

I didn’t want to die too miserably, so I quickly turned to smile at him. “You must be very hungry, Mr. Hartnell. Come on, let’s eat…”

“One,” he started counting down.

My lips twitched when I knew that I couldn’t avoid it anymore, so I slowly made my way towards him.

“Are you crippled too? Don’t you know how to walk anymore? Would you know how to roll your way here, then?”

Hearing that, I didn’t dare to take my time anymore. After taking two huge strides, I was finally in front of him.

Even so, I did leave some distance between us so that I could run away from him if I needed to.

Dominic then started to scrutinize me up and down.

I was starting to feel uncomfortable under his gaze, so I found the courage to say, “Mr. Hartnell, I was wrong, alright? Come on, hurry up and say what you want.”

All I did was scold him earlier. He should have gotten straight to the point. Why did he have to torture me like that?

At that moment, I stopped worrying. After all, I was already in deep sh*t, so there was no point fretting on what was about to come.

“Tell me what you did wrong, and I’ll let it go if I’m satisfied with the answer. Otherwise, both of us will have a long talk about it.”

I wanted so much to kick him when I saw the look that said—”I’m kind enough to spare you”—on his face.

You drama king! I’ve already admitted that I was wrong. What else do you want me to say?

“Two!” My heart thumped when he started counting down again.

Alright. Whatever you say, boss.

To make sure that I could satisfy him sooner, I started to talk so that I could clear my name. It didn’t matter if it was true or false; words poured out of my mouth the moment I thought of them.

I was already starting to feel thirsty from all the talking, but he still remained indifferent. He didn’t tell me to stop, nor did he say that he was satisfied. All he did was stare at me with an odd smile on his face.

This damned man!

Even though I was cursing Dominic in my heart, I said out loud with a smile, “May I know if you’re satisfied with what I just said, Mr. Hartnell?”

and my legs were starting to go limp

as I awaited his answer. After a long moment of

I heaved a sigh of

could even take a break, Dominic

your breakfast now.” The food that Calvin bought must have

that moment, I realized how much of

get groceries already? I’m giving

ask Calvin to get you food if you weren’t going to

at him when I noticed the subtle smile on his

must be gloating,

get gastric pain if you’re hungry for too long? Why didn’t you just die from the pain

the bags full

make in ten minutes? With a frown, I started to

a box of waffle mix in one of the

be made in a few minutes, and it

disgust, “You’re

was left speechless at his words. Why don’t you make

some fruits for you too,”

he replied, “Whatever. I doubt that you’re able

smashed the plate I was holding when I heard what

problem? Would he feel uncomfortable all over if he kept his snide remarks to

could cause him to lose his voice, I wouldn’t hesitate

filled with resentment as I continued to prepare

every now and then, and it was getting on

was finally done. Then, I placed his

Mr. Hartnell,” I said in a

though I knew that he wouldn’t say anything nice, I still looked forward

saw that he finally started to eat. “Is that alright, Mr.

a cold glance at me and avoided my question by replying,

for a moment but quickly answered, “I’m not hungry. You should go ahead and

all, I had lost my appetite after

“Go get another plate.”

didn’t know what he was trying to do, but I quickly

pushed his plate towards