Chapter 22

Breathless and weak in the knees, Jane could only bat uselessly at his firm chest. Just as she was beginning to feel smothered by the kiss, he broke away and released her.

He exhaled a warm breath, belying the ice in his voice, “Remember Jane, I am your husband, you’re not allowed to kiss anyone but me and only I am allowed to kiss you!”

Gasping, Jane took a moment to calm her nerves and regain her senses. His warning left her stunned.

“What’s the matter with you, dear?”

She didn’t understand how her husband, who had always been gentle and considerate towards her, had suddenly transformed into someone completely different.

Bruce watched them, the Young Master was finally going to let his mask fall away and reveal his true colors; the icy, brooding paranoia simmering beneath the surface. If Jane couldn’t bear it and the two of them clashed, it would only lead to disaster — screaming ruinous disaster.

Ethan forced down his emotions, like the sheathing of a cold, sharp blade.

“I missed y