All Chapters of After One Reckless Night; A Secret Binds Us: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Kimberly sighed in relief as she signed in at the reception desk. With another breath to steady herself, she started toward the exit, ignoring the curious stares that followed her. A few people whispered, acting as though they were seeing her for the first time.Rumors had already spread about Mr. Harrington being married now, but not to Sienna. That alone was enough to send tongues wagging and eyes searching, desperate to know who the mystery woman was.But Bryce and Kimberly had already made their decision. At work, they would behave like ordinary employee and CEO that they actually were, nothing more. Kimberly, especially, wasn’t ready for the drama and gossip that came with being Mrs. Harrington, not yet.Once she stepped out of the hall, she made her way down the coordinating wing. She hadn’t seen Cindy in over a week. They’d spoken over the phone, sure, but it wasn’t the same. Still work related, but for a week now, Cindy hadn't been at the agency. And Kimberly was really mis

Kimberly’s arms tightened around him before her mind caught up with what she was doing. The familiar scent of his cologne, the one she craved for reasons she didn't know, one that gave her that unknowing comfort, instantly wrapped around her, dizzying, grounding and overwhelming all at once. For a heartbeat, Bryce didn’t move. His body was stiff, caught between surprise and restraint. He didn't see that hug coming. But slowly, his hand came up to rest against her back, steadily and firm, as though he were anchoring her. The whispers in the hall grew louder. Parents nudged each other, some were smiling knowingly, others wide eyed with curiosity, wondering who that woman hugging Bryce right now was. Kimberly pulled back quickly, her face heating as she realized what she’d done. Her smile wavered into something softer, almost shy. “You came,” she whispered, barely audible over the chatter. Bryce’s gray eyes held hers, unreadable but intense. “I told you I would come,” he said, h

After spending close to an hour in the shower, relishing in the warmth of the water, Kimberly finally stepped out, the steam still clinging faintly to her skin. She wrapped herself in her silk robe, and walked barefoot back into her room. Sitting at her dresser, she smoothed lotion over her arms in slow, absentminded strokes, her gaze locked on her own reflection in the mirror. But her mind wasn’t really on her reflection. It was suddenly on Bryce. Since they returned from Keira’s play, she hadn’t seen him. Not once. He had headed straight to his room as soon as they got back, and that was the last time she saw a glimpse of him that evening. And she knew he hadn’t gone out, because every one of his cars was still in the driveway. Getting of the dresser, she slipped into her nightwear and her pair of light slippers, and stepped out into the hallway. The old grandfather clock in the upstairs living room chimed faintly as she approached, making her realize how late the time wa

**Kimberly slumped into the backseat, letting her head rest against the leather as the city lights streaked past the tinted windows. The week had wrung her out completely, with endless activities and the upcoming gala the agency had been preparing for. She hadn’t realized how bone-tired she was until the silence of the ride wrapped around her, and her eyes began to sting with fatigue.She was headed to Cindy's house that evening, after work. She had something she needed to pick up.When the car pulled up in front of Cindy’s building, she blinked herself awake, clutching her tote bag. “I’ll be quick,” she murmured to the driver before slipping out.The cool night air greeted her, but so did something else. Something warm, familiar, and mouthwatering. God, it couldn't be!The scent curled out from Cindy’s window, rich and tangy.By the time she climbed the staircase, she was smiling despite herself. Of course she was making that tonight.Kimberly let herself in, and the smell hit he

It was close to 12 A.M when Bryce finally brought Kimberly home from the hospital.The moment she’d regained consciousness, he had insisted on discharging her, ignoring the doctor’s protests that she should remain under observation until morning. Bryce didn’t care. He wanted her home, where it was warmer, safer, and where he could keep his eyes on her every second.But beneath that need to protect her, simmered his rage. Every word Benjamin had managed to stammer out about the accident still replayed in his head, and it only made his blood boil hotter.Whoever had done this… whoever had dared put Kimberly in danger, he would find them. And he would make them regret it.After settling Keira into bed, Bryce walked out of the little girl's room, pausing outside Kimberly’s when he headed there. His hand lingered on the doorframe, jaw tight, as if he were holding back something fierce inside him. Finally, he pushed the door open and stepped in.Kimberly stirred when the door clicked soft