I STEPPED FORWARD to approach it, and I was immediately amazed at what I saw. It was a family picture—a teenage version of Lawrence with his mom and dad.Now I am even more observant of how handsome he is even at a young age. I also take a short glance at his dad, who is almost a carbon copy of him. And his mom, she looks stunning wearing a white dress. There is also no denying her beauty and whiteness while smiling next to Lawrence.I was shocked to hear the door open on my side. I immediately put down the frame I was holding and faced him. I watched his dark eyes looking hard at the frame I held earlier.“Y-you have a beautiful family,” I commented.He just nodded and stepped closer to me. He has not lost his dark look since before. So I awkwardly step back. I feel there is something wrong with what I did.“I want to show you something,” he said as he passed me by.Immediately my feet stepped to follow him. In a few momen

I LICK MY lower lip. It felt for a moment on my side before I opened my lips.“Uhm, I just want to apologize for what I did last night. I haven’t been able to say goodbye to you properly,” I started.But he did not answer; only a heavy sigh was released.I looked up at him, and those dark and piercing eyes looked down on me.“You’re not here just to say sorry for what happened last night, are you?” he said in a baritone voice.My former courage to stare at him is gradually dissolving. I lowered my head down ashamedly. My heart, which had been beating so hard before, seemed to speed up even more because of what he said.“I saw you with Lawrence last night. You also came together today.”I swallowed hard. I closed my eyes to stop the tears from falling in my eyes. I also bite down my lip hard and clasp my hand tightly.“Don’t worry about me. I understand. I always will, Margaux,”

“I DON’T HAVE much time to set up a meeting with Del’fierro’s, Dad. I have more important things to prioritize than that.” His voice was cold and arrogant.I heard his baritone laugh at what Lawrence said.“What is more important than visiting your fiancée, then?” Samuel asked his son authoritatively.The fuck! I immediately lowered the cutlery I was holding. My heart soared hearing those lines coming from his father. That’s when I knew I was waiting for it in favor of me. One more thing, did I hear it, right? Is she still his fiancée? I thought the marriage was canceled?“Dad, do not bring this up on the table.” His tone was laced with anger.His father gently wiped his mouth with a tissue and raised an eyebrow at him afterward.“And what do you want to talk about, then?” He quickly glanced at me with a smile that I could not name.I seemed to have realized the h

I ORDERED A piece of pastry, sandwiches, and creamy hot chocolate with whipped cream and coffee.I laid those well on the table, but before I could finish, I felt hands clasping my hips and his delicate kisses on my neck and cheeks.“Hmm, good morning. How was your sleep?” His voice was still husky from sleep.I was unable to answer because of the sequence of kisses on my neck down to my shoulders. I dare not to move. I dare not to even breathe as I felt his hand entering from below my bathrobe.My heart moved fast. I couldn’t hear it, but damn! I could feel it, beating, pulsing, and thumping against my chest.“It’s better that we have breakfast so that we can go home early. I miss Clarence so much!” I took a deep breath and tried to calm my heart.“We will, but before that, I want to show you something,” he said, then chose to sit in a chair and sip the coffee in front of him.I was dazzled. He still

AFTER LOGGING OUT, I got bored getting up and wandering around the room. Until I thought about looking at the balcony, from here, I could see the wrangler jeep parked opposite the mansion.That was probably his brother Franco’s car. I used to think he was an only child. In the family picture, because they were in Lawrence’s condo, only three were in the photo. I just shrugged that thing and decided to go down because I felt thirsty.From the second floor, I could see the man Lawrence was talking to. Perhaps he is what they call brother Franco. I finally stepped down, causing me to grab his attention.His brown eyes were settling on mine, hard-rimmed and fixed. His dark brows were actually as graceful as Lawrence’s. Like him, he has the chiseled body of an athlete, brooding muscles, and bulging features. He got that brown skin, and two blazing eyes were full of intensity.“You didn’t tell me you had a visitor?” His voice was dee