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Chapter 22. Willing to Compromise
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BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE Chapter 155. Sleeping Alone Tonight
Shan POVI can feel my surrender in every step Samuel makes. My body hummed gently in quiet anticipation.He was holding me gently while I wrapped my arms around his neck, and my legs were circling his waist. Our position felt awkward, but right at the same time.Our chests heaved as if in rhythm. My inhale to his exhale, and vice versa.In order to escape the conflicting emotions it evoked in me, I buried my face in Samuel’s shoulder.I heard him grunt.“Am I heavy?” I asked consciously. My voice was muffled by his shoulder blade.He chuckled. A deep rumble that sounded more like a snort.There was so much self-derision in the sound. It was as if he were mocking himself.“No. You are not.”I sighed when his hold tightened around me, allowing me to feel his warmth.“Then, what?”I dared to shift my head to turn inward, allowing me a full view of his chiseled jaw. But it was a wrong move, I realized belatedly, because it made me too aware of him as a man.The view also allowed me to se
BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE Chapter 154. A Long Night
Shan POV“Your face is flushed,” Samuel commented after Pepper and I ended our call.I turned to face him.“Pepper said I can use my old room.”“What about me?” He asked.“Did Pepper say I can stay here, too?”My face felt warmer, and I knew the redness was intensifying with his piercing gaze.I shook my head. “No.” The lie slipped out easily, but I couldn’t meet his eyes as awkwardness tightened my chest.“Pepper did not want me to stay?” Samuel looked horrified.“But I can’t stay alone in my house. And it would be impractical to wake all the children to have them transfer next door.” His tone became unsteady, sounding whiny—like a child who’d just lost his favorite candy, his shoulders slumping in disappointment.Even his whole face fell, disappointment clear in his tightening jaw and furrowed brow at the idea of still being banned from Pepper’s home.Samuel looked thoughtful.“I will call her. I can sleep on the couch. I just don’t want to go back to an empty home.” He told me, bro
BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE Chapter 153. Safe All the Time
Pepper POVVictor was asleep, but I couldn’t catch a wink, even if I wanted to.“You need to rest, too, Ms. Ferguson.”“Pepper. You can call me Pepper. Ms. Ferguson is too formal.” I told Matthew, Victor’s assistant.“You need to rest, Pepper.” Matthew reiterated before gesturing his hand toward the other bed next to the one Victor was occupying.He made special arrangements with the hospital when I insisted that I was not going to leave Victor while he was out.“Mr. The gunner would want me to ensure that you are taken care of.”I nodded, but did not make a move to leave Victor’s side.My phone rings.I was surprised to note that I had several missed calls. I must be so worried about Victor that I failed to hear the ring.“Pepper, thank God you answered my call.” A worried Shan said.“Where are you? Samuel and I saw the news. Are you alright? The report said that you are the target, not Victor.”I sighed and collected myself.I leaned back on my chair. My eyes never leave Victor’s fa
BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE Chapter 152. The Only Family Listed
Pepper POVVictor dropped to the ground. His hold on me slackened.“You are safe.” He said, smiling wanly at me.It was as if he were reporting a feat, an achievement. He took pride in what he had done.Tears blurred my vision.“Victor!” I dropped to my knees, unbothered that I was still wearing my gown from tonight’s event, and pulled his head to rest on my lap.We were just talking to the protesters one minute, and the next thing, Victor was stabbed. How our reality changed in a snap.I stared into Victor’s face. He was breathing laboriously while trying to offer me an assuring smile, but he failed. The smile became a wince.Panic rose within me.Worry pushed me to lightly press my index finger to his lips to silence him.“Don’t talk anymore! Please.” I warned softly when he began to say something.I heard the crack in my voice, and I swallowed hard to keep the tears at bay.He was breathing through his mouth and found it hard to interject a word.Victor’s security team acted quic
BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE Chapter 151. Unexpected Turn of Events
Pepper POV"I wanted to date you," Victor admitted when his laughter died down.A frown creased my forehead when I heard this."At this hour?" I asked in disbelief after looking at my watch. It was past midnight. Almost two in the morning.I should be tired from the event. Then, I had to rush here. Oddly enough, I didn't.Victor looked tired, but there seemed to be excitement in the way his eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled at me."I don't want to go home yet. I want to spend alone time with you." He admitted.Truthfully, I understand how he felt because I felt the same way."The hotel is still open. We can stay for an hour or two. We don't get to have time to ourselves. We have been busy with work, and when we are at home, the kids are always with us."My eyes squinted sharply at him."Are you complaining? Your children endured four years of their lives without a father. If they tend to hog your attention, that is because they missed having a father. They made do
BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE Chapter 150. Never in a Competition
Pepper POVVictor's body shook while he held me in his arms.I could feel the restraint in how he held me. He was trying to control his embrace so as not to crush me.Unfortunately, it was still tight for my comfort.Besides, I still feel a little miffed.He expelled a shaky breath, dispelling all negative thoughts from my head."I am sorry about earlier. I had to go, but I kept my promise. I won you." He said smugly when I pushed at his chest because I felt drowned in his massive chest. I shook my head to belie his claim, smiling awkwardly at him.”Technically, you didn't." I corrected.Victor’s sharp intake of breath contrasted with the horror on his face.It was funny to watch his arrogance stripped from him. Slowly, a tinge of red spreads across his face in embarrassment."Jeremy won. You did not sign the pledge form before you left." My lips twitched while I explained to let the sting out.Originally, I wanted to wring Victor's neck. How can he humiliate me in front
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