All Chapters of My Billionaire Rebound: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

ALINAMy stomach twisted with so much pain that I had to bite down on my lower lip to stop the scream from tearing past my throat. I didn’t think there was a single thing on the planet that I hated more than being on my period.It was such an easy thing to hate. I mean, how could I be so cruelly punished for choosing to not be pregnant yet? And, boy, were the add-ons excessive. My stomach was severely bloated right now, my lower back hurting like a rusty old bitch. Even my abdomen cramped with such an intensity you would think the Godzilla was on a rampage inside of me.The sound of knocking traveled over the groans that I was generating so kindly to the society. From my crumpled position on the bed, I scanned the expanse of the huge guest room I was now occupying. Damn, Theon’s house was magnificent.I loved the sprawling space, complete with arching doorways, floor-to-ceiling windows, roofs that seemed to have been carved right out of the sky, and doors that almost swallowed all soun

ALINAThere was a pep in my step as I got breakfast ready for Mr. Murphy this morning.“Someone seems chirpy,” Mr. Murphy commented as he walked into the kitchen. Speak of the devil. “What good has my little boy done this time?”My face erupted in flames and I thanked God he couldn’t see my face right now. Seriously, what was it with the man and embarrassing me?I couldn’t deny that he was right, though. Ever since I woke up in Theon’s bed a week ago, we had fallen into an easy routine that no longer oozed with hostility. I could even say that our relationship – even though it wasn’t the one I wanted – was back on safe grounds.I made breakfast and handled everything that concerned his grandpa’s health, and he made dinner. It was still a shocker to me that he had cared for me when my period had decided to play horror games with me.The fever would have passed by morning, as always, but it was still nice to have someone go out of their way to attend to my own problems. Even Zach hadn’t.

THEONI was nowhere near surprised to pull into the driveway and find a worried Alina punching away at her phone as she tried to contact whoever it was that wasn’t immediately making themselves available. She was pacing back and forth, her bottom lip caught between her teeth in concentration, and lines folded across her forehead.Watching her seemed like the natural thing to do, so that was what I did. If I stepped out of the car at this moment, she was going to stop and try to pretend that she was okay. I couldn’t let her do that.She put the phone to her ear again, worrying her lower lip as she waited for the person on the other end of the line to answer. They didn’t; so, she ended up groaning into the evening air.“Are you okay?” I asked as I stepped out of the car. Watching her drive herself crazy with worry was far worse than having her pretend that all is well.Her gaze snapped up to meet mine. “Theon. You’re uh… back early.”“It’s past 7pm. I don’t think I’m back early.” I tucke

ALINAMy eyes bulged, shock stomping around my insides like a giant sized toddler throwing a tantrum.I tried to form a response for his benefit, but nothing came to mind. The image of my arms around Theon's neck as his lips ravaged mine stared back at me like an accusation.“Do you have nothing to say in your defense?“ Dr. Nolan spoke up in a hard voice. “The way I see it, you're in a very romantic relationship with a man whose grandfather you're supposed to be providing medical assistance to.“I opened my mouth to say something, but the words failed me. The good memories I had of the kiss from last night turned sour instantly.“I'd appreciate a response anytime now.““It's not what it seems like. I… we… It was a lapse in judgment.“ My words came out in a stutter.He sized me up. “Are you telling me that nothing of the sort has ever happened before?“I wanted to lie, to tell him that it was just a one-time error and that it had never happened before, but I couldn't bring myself to sa

ALINAThe words rang in my ears, humming with a certainty that they had indeed been uttered, but at the same time, disbelief swirled inside of me.I mean, there was no way in hell Theon was proposing that we have an actual relationship to rival the rumors that have been flying around concerning the nature and status of our relationship. Right?I had to have imagined that. There's no other explanation.“The wheels in your head are going to combust if they spin any faster.“My head snapped up at Theon's words. If the amusement that clung to his words had not been strong enough, the smile on his face now would be a very vivid indicator of what he was aiming for.I shot him a glare. “Stop joking around. This is serious.“He shrugged. “Of course, it is. There hasn't been a single woman in my house asides Ava since I returned, and all of a sudden there's images of me making out with a nurse? You've got to admit that's one hell of a story.“I instantly sobered up. How had I gotten so lost in