All Chapters of Abandoned by my ex, I accept his boss proposal : Chapter 71 - Chapter 72

Chapter 71Richard's Pov I never thought Samantha still had so much effect on me until she said those words. Her voice, soft yet filled with a desperate hunger, pierced right through the calm I had worked so hard to build around myself. I felt the connection — the old spark, the pull, the raw lust — but I’m not stupid or weak enough to betray Lily like this. Sam is my past. She should remain there, buried in memories I’ve long tried to forget.“What did you just say?” I asked, needing to be sure I heard her correctly. It sounded almost surreal.She bit her lip nervously, her eyes flickering between hope and fear. “Richard... please. Make love to me. I need to feel your touch. I need you, Richie,” she said shamelessly, like the past was alive again, right there between us.I stood up from the chair, creating distance between us. The room suddenly felt smaller, suffocating. How could she be so bold? Did she think I would betray Lily — the woman who had given me her trust, her love? I s