Edward's Pov~Kit was always my dearest. He kept being by my side on tough days. Whenever I fell on my knees he was the one who persuaded me not to give up. And I trusted his instincts.I was about to say he should not worry about my affairs and sentiments when an uproar began to grow outside.Jumping on our feet, we gazed at Kit. He would never let our foes have the courage to stick around us. Our fame, our name was bigger than their dreams.Kit kicked the door open and thundered outside.I remember days when he used to fight in the streets. He had mastered his martial arts at a young age. And the one who first choked the dangers before they could arise and reach our throats.Among all of us, he was the one who couldn't bear sudden insolence. His history of the criminal world had made him cautious.It needed guts to break into our territory like this. Neither of us could endure trouble which could lead our name to media.We stood at the door frame to let him handle the situation. He
Olive’s POV~I was standing on the verge of life where my mind was blank. It could be an abyss within me, a thin thread that scarcely had kept me in this life. Every single misstep could tear it up to break me down.The wind pulled my hair, and I closed my eyes, opening my arms wide.I thought this marriage could save me from those pompous pricks I used to live with, but it pushed me into the arms of another devil. Edward would kill me soon or later after he disclosed the truth.“This can be the end. Who cares!”Just when I felt rubble slip under my feet, I fell on my back.Not a brave person would attempt to take her life. I should be stupid. It required courage to live this tough life. It was as if a quest to defeat others and earn your reward.I used to look at life like that before, but recently, I was frustrated and repeatedly asked myself what if nothing could change?And these words broke my thoughts when my body hit the hard stone.“No matter how hard it is now, you are smarte
The butler sat next to me. His face darkened and sorrow shadowed his expression.“Edward was a joyful, happy boy like every other boy his age. But that bonfire destroyed everything. Did you know he lost his mother on his birthday night? Everyone celebrates that night, but he can’t. His disfigurement, his mother’s screams in that fire, all of it still have side effects.”“I’m sorry. But should I bear his bad tempers because of his pain?”I felt pity for him, truly, I did.“However, I observed changes within a few days. He acts differently with you.” The man continued.“I don’t think so! He doesn’t like me.”“He does, and you can change him. He doesn’t know how to behave toward a woman. Perhaps you can teach him.”This man was a very benevolent liar!I wasn’t even able to save myself. How could I save another to change his life?“I sincerely thank you for being concerned about me.”It was all I mentioned, revealing the other side of the fact could lead this peaceful conversation to a sp
Olive’s POV~My fingers numbed and trembled behind me when we entered the bathroom.Standing still, he waited for me to undress him. My heartbeat raced in my chest. I swallowed and tried to keep my eyes away not to face him.It wasn’t the first time he would expose his body to me, but I couldn’t get rid of the next step he might take.Unbuttoning his shirt, I could feel his eyes on me. The surrounding air was intensely heavy, to me it was mingled with terror, but I was wondering how he felt when I was around him.Irritation? Then why was he resisting it?I could sense not the slightest tenderness.“Your cold hands are shaking!”He mentioned when I struggled to unbutton his shirt.“Sorry!”I speeded my moves and when my eyes caught his masculine body, my cheeks heated and burned.Despite his disability, he kept his body healthy and, as a nursing student, I must praise it.We all respect those who never give up on themselves after being harmed. For a moment, I was ashamed of what I did
Olive’s POV~Stretching my body onto the bed, I rolled over. Edward’s penetrating gaze was still displaying across my sight. It sent daggers down my spine to recall it.But a new day has begun.His anger used to bubble up swiftly and below upon me.Sitting straight, I looked at the window side. It was almost noon and for no reason, my body ached. I slept too much.My soles kissed the cold floor, and I sneezed. It was explaining why my body ached this much. Yesterday, I didn’t wear warm clothes and wandered on the beach for so long.Sneezing several times. Eventually, I got to my feet. A slight dizzy made me hesitate to take steps ahead.“The heater must be off!”The floor was cold and stung my soles.“Let’s believe that I didn’t catch a cold.”A knock on the door distracted me when I drew the curtains.“Who is there?”“Young Lady, you must go to the dining room.”Dining room! He wouldn’t want to eat with me then what was the matter?“I’ll be there soon.”I walked to the dresser and sl
Olive’s POV~Foreseeing what kind of punishment or behavior this time he would come upon me was tough.I crossed the corridor and reached the study. Before knocking on the door, I took a deep breath, readying myself to explain to him why I asked him not to eat lobsters.He might have lost his appetite for my insistence.After pushing down my terror apprehensively, I knocked on the door.“Come in!”On the first day, they tasked me to clean everywhere but the study. I wondered how he allowed me to enter this time.My eyes wandered around and took in the surroundings! His study was huge, with a cl*ssic warm decoration. I couldn’t have imagined he would love to study.Many thoughts and questions swarmed in my mind.Edward was sitting on a swivel couch near a bookshelf, holding a book with a thick spine in his hands, and when he noticed me, closed the book and placed it back on the shelf.I stopped right behind him.“Am I here for punishment? Listen, what I said was absolutely...”My voice
Olive’s POV~I was cleaning my room. It was a small room but furnished beautifully and placed in the corridor that led to the kitchen. Thinking about my school and the courses I missed pricked my nerves.A week has p*ssed since our last misty encounter in the study room. Why misty? Because I felt changes in his expression the moment I mentioned he deserved the best.He didn’t give an affirmation, so I didn’t have any clue whether would he permit me to help him or not? Besides, he left afterward and didn’t come back.Last night, I received a text message from my father. He apologized for disturbing me as long as I warned them not to contact me and that we must sever our ties. I was sure he was curious about why I should do that to him.He told me that my university had called him multiple times and he had to visit the supervisor.I didn’t respond to his message because he had settled everything and asked them to give me a month of leave. I was sure he had to pay an amount. But I wanted
Edward’s POVMy hand moved to her smoothly, instinctively. I wanted to caress her head. She smelled good, as though lavender. I pushed the stray strands off her beautiful face. Suddenly, John’s face appeared in my mind to scatter and burn the tiny sympathy.Walking out, I faced Huxley’s twinkling eyes. Was he excited to hear something?We strode out, and I saw the new housekeeper they hired. This woman was in her early thirties and seemed humble. I could not bear bully wenches around Elenore. Only I could do whatever I wanted to her.“You must be Mira! How was her behavior in the past few days?”She smiled gently, “She is hardworking, and after finishing her chores, she studies very hard. She behaved very well.”I went to my room after hearing that, and Huxley closed the door behind us.“I was worried about you. Did you get hurt?”“Not a serious one. Just a scratch.”He grabbed my leather jacket when his eyes fell on my bandaged arm.“Are you sure?”“Yeah, we settled the chaos, but th