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Chapter 47
It was already evening by the time I woke up. My head had finally stopped throbbing and I breathed in relief, making a mental note to visit a doctor soon. I looked around to find that I was still in Adrian’s old room. I felt a soft caress on my hand and turned my head to find the man in question sitting in a chair by the bed as he ran small circles on the back of my hand.
He hadn’t yet noticed that I was awake- so observed he was in his own thoughts- and I took this moment to admire the left side of his face illuminated by the soft evening light of his room. A faint stubble was beginning grow along his jaw, making me long to brush my lips over it.
Silently scolding myself for entertaining those wanton thoughts, I raised my other hand- which was not currently in the devil’s hold- and ran my fingers through his hair. I mentally decided to steal all his hair products the next time I went to his penthouse. It would be a huge matter of shame for the entire
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Pride and Promises Chapter 48
We entered the living room only to be bombarded with questions by Mrs. Stone. "Oh, honey! You're finally awake! How're you feeling, my dear? Adrian, don't just stand there like a fool. Bring her to the couch."I didn't even have a chance to take out a single word from my mouth when I was carried and deposited on the couch. I glared at the idiot who just shrugged in reply, pointing at his mother. I pursed my lips at him but put on a smile on my face as I turned to his mother as well as Jade and Brandon who had now joined her, making a concerned trio."It was just a little headache. I'm fine now, really. I'm sorry for making you worried." I said, smiling at each of the member reassuringly. I felt something on my lap and looked down to see Jade's son, Luke frowning at me.Intrigued
Pride and Promises Author's Note
A warm hello to whovever is reading this book! If you've made it this far, I can't thank you enough for choosing this particular work among thousands of others here in goodnovel. I hope you're finding the story worthwhile so far. This is the first ever story I've written and hence holds a special place in my heart. So I've simply come by to thank you guys for giving it a chance to grace your library. I'd really appreciate it if you comment your thoughts- both good and bad- on this story so that I can know what you think of it. I'm open to any and every suggestions and feedback from my readers. And if you think this book is worth it, perhaps drop some votes as well? As of now, there are a few chapters that are yet to be update before the story is branded 'complete'. I'll try to update more frequently and finish it as soon as possible so that I can move on to the next one. Let's just hope our little Addie and Evie get their ending soon.
Pride and Promises Chapter 49
Eva was up to something. I had my doubts but it wasn't confirmed until she made us wait in the living room while she went inside the kitchen once again to retrieve another tray. It was filled with blueberry muffins. I quickly assessed her gait as she walked around and breathed in relief when I didn't observe any signs of discomfort in her. She seemed to be recovering pretty well and although she wasn't allowed to run around for long and overexert her legs, the fact that she no longer had to depend on the crutches was a blessing. "Is there some special occasion tonight that I wasn't aware of?" I inquired as she served her cookies to the both of us after we settled on the couch. I had to hold back a moananda pout because my little sister had the hands of a professional baker- something I couldn't understand considering she wasmysister. "Oh. Of-of course not! I just wanted to... do something for you. And try bakin
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“Wow, your place is lovely, Eve!” Jade exclaimed, stepping inside with her little baby girl.“Thank you, Jade.” I smiled and led her into the living room. It was Saturday and I’d invited her over for lunch seeing as she wanted to meet to decide the name for her baby girl. However, I had serious doubts as how I would be able to help. I shuddered a little as I remembered Allie’s cat that I named Creep.To my defense, I never liked cats, especially the black ones with creepy green eyes. It was all I could do then to not kill Allie when she’d brought the feline in our apartment for the first time claiming it as a poor little cutie. The relief I’d felt when it was finally dumped into the hands of her ex-boyfriend was so immense that I would’ve partied all night long if only she wasn’t moping about the creepy pet who had been gifted to her by her creepier boyfriend. So when she didn’
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“Ms. White, this was just delivered for you.”I looked up from the mail I was currently reading to find Leah bringing in a medium sized box wrapped beautifully with a golden paper. I stopped myself from rolling my eyes as I immediately knew where it came from. Refraining from letting out an exasperated breath, I quietly dismissed her after thanking.Once Leah was gone closing the door on her way out, I gingerly picked up the ‘gift’ sitting innocently on my desk. Flipping it over, I saw a small card with the now familiar and stupidly elegant scrawl on it.Bribe #18Mission: Bring a smile on your face.I love you.-your dashing prince I bit my lip, resisting the goofy grin that threatened to form on it. The stupid fool had made it his mission to shower me with stupidly cute gifts ever since Eva left, claiming to restart his bribes.It had now been month since we dropped
Pride and Promises Chapter 52
There was a stuffed unicorn sitting innocently on my desk on Monday. Smiling to myself, I picked it up and was instantly hit by a strong smell of chocolate and mint. It was a smell I could recognize anywhere.Well, well, well. Looks like someone has habit of cuddling stuffed animals. I picked up the card attached to it.Bribe #26In case you miss me too much ;)P.S. I love youI rolled my eyes. Leave it to the devil to be arrogantly sweet. Feeling giddy as a little girl on Christmas, I hugged the unicorn close to my chest and took a deep breath, the intoxicating scent filling my senses. I was enjoying the feel of the soft toy against me when a knock sounded on my door.“Enter,” I called out and watched with some amusement as Mark, my assistant for today walked in. I was leaving for France tomorrow and had given Leah off today to prepare. I didn’t know if it was just me but she see
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Pride and Promises Chapter 54
"Adrian! What are you doing here?!" I exclaimed once I got over the shock of seeing him here in Paris, standing outside my hotel room as if it was an everyday occurrence to him. "Visiting my girlfriend, of course!" He replied with his smug smile. I poked my head out and breathed in relief when I saw that Leah's door was fortunately still closed before dragging the insufferable and at the same time, adorable devil and locking my door. Once inside safety, I didn't waste a minute before jumping on him and kissing him with my entire being. I faintly felt him placing the bouquet on the table before winding his arms around me and returning the kiss with matching passion. "Seems like someone has been missing me." He commented smugly when we pulled apart.
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