Chapter 25

Karl Thompson

I looked down at the beautiful woman laying in my arms. She'd been so trued that she wouldn't wake up when we arrived hime, so i had to carry her up the stairs and tuck her in bed.

Not being able to stay away for too long, i had quickly changed out of my suit and joined her in bed.

Lucy was sleeping so peacefully with her hands pressed against each other and tucked under her head. I couldn't resist the urge to hold her in my arms, so, I did. Lucy had immediately snuggled against me as soon as I'd pulled her closer.

She felt so small and fragile in my arms that it provoked all my protective instincts.

The look on Lucy's face back in the car kept playing in my head. The look of pure terror and heartbreak was painted all over her face.

I was angry at dinner. Not angry at Lucy but at what June had said. It reminded me of the reasons as to why i offered to marry Lucy. But the months I've lived with her have proven that this woman is not the person sh