Chapter Twenty-two

DAYS LATER.

I became the head of the research and development department. Carlton also stopped having so much control over my life. I have my own car now, a Porsche, so I can go anywhere I want. But before I leave, I have to inform him first in case anything goes wrong — even though he is just overprotective and I'm not really in danger. And yeah, I also have a curfew.

I stepped out of my car and locked it. Approaching the building, I saw someone causing a commotion. I moved closer to see Josh. I widened my eyes and quickly ran to the security guards holding him back.

"Sorry, I know him," I whispered. They released him, and I dragged him to a corner.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"You didn't reply to my text, amor," he said.

"Stop calling me that!" I raised my voice a little.

"You look so pretty, remember those days, me and you..." He bit his lip, which made my stomach turn in disgust.

"Leave, right now."

"Your daughter has arrhythmia."

"What do you mean by my daughter has arrhy