Skeletons Of The Marital Closet

Chapter 3

between his fingertips. His assistant, Fiona, knocked on the door and said, “President Wood, your wife is here.” “Enter.” Gale walked in with a pale face. Shawn turned his back to her. “You finally came back.” She said humbly, “Let my mother go. You can do whatever you want to me.” “I didn’t want to touch her. Gale, it’s you who was rude.” “Sorry, I was wrong…” Shawn narrowed his eyes. “Do you think apologizing is enough?” Gale clenched her palm tightly, her nails digging in her flesh. “I promise I will never run away again.” How could she ever escape his clutches? The life and death of her parents were all in his hands. What’s more… Gale can only have a chance to investigate the truth of Alex Wood’s death if she stays by his side! Shawn gestured for her to come closer, and she walked over obediently. He lowered his head and whispered into her ear, “Do you want me to break your left or right leg?” He spoke the harshest words in the softest tone. Gale’s legs softened, and she was so scared that she could not stand still. “I… I won’t do it again.” Shawn clasped her slender waist firmly and said,