Lahat ng Kabanata ng His Contract Wife: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Leila had gotten away from Kelvin last night, but today was a Saturday, and he didn’t look to be heading out for one of his many meetings. She had explained it as a stomachache, and he had fussed over her so much that she threatened to kick him out of their room.Kelvin was her meet-cute. It still felt so unreal, especially since he remembered the incident down to what she had been wearing. He stuck out to her because he was the first American she had met since her arrival. But that guy was skinny with shoulder-length hair. Was that the start of his rebellion against his mother?She hadn’t even asked for his name because he was so invested in repaying her. When he asked for hers, she wrote it on the back of the ticket and fled before he could request for her number again. She’d thought him intense then. But he had grown into something more now.The bedroom door creaked o

“I’d like to meet Freya,” Kelvin told his wife. “I want to know your friend. Let her know me.”Knowing how loud Freya was, Leila couldn’t say that was a good idea. A few minutes with Freya might be enough for Kelvin to dig out all the silly information he wanted about her. But he was staring at her like a cute puppy awaiting its owner’s approval. Without a word, she entered the kitchen, hoping the conversation would pass.He followed her into the kitchen. “Leila.”There was a printed sheet attached to the door of the fridge, but it was too far away for her to read. She headed to the sink, disappointed there were no empty dishes requiring a wash. Her fingers itched from a lack of use. There was no avoiding this topic, so she gripped the sink.Telling Kelvin about her parents had left her feeling more exposed th

Leila had promised not to torment herself with anything related to Mia, but here she was in the bathroom, her phone opened to an entertainment website. Madonna had stayed for a while, which led to conversations about their mom and a casual mention of Mia. It wasn’t as simple as Kelvin made it sound. His mom was keen on both of them getting married, and he had continuously dismissed it.Knowing all of that should increase her trust in Kelvin and confidence in their union, but it took only four words: Mia and Kelvin McKenna for her to find the childhood best friend his mom loved and obsessed over. His mom wasn’t the only one who wanted them together. Bloggers too.Mia Lawrence was the real-life definition of Barbie, with blond hair, blue eyes, and a waist that should only exist in animated movies. Her shape might be possible because of her on-and-off career as a model, but it was enviable.

Maybe Kelvin had gone about the entire conversation all wrong. Stars Glow was a project he couldn’t risk just anyone being on, even Tech Valley. He wanted only the best working for him. But he’d planned to contact Freya and speak to her husband.He only didn’t tell her, so she wouldn’t get her hopes high in case it didn’t work out. Maybe he should have. Why did it matter, anyway? They had resolved the issue.Evening had set. The sky had grown dark, with a gentle wind blowing and teasing his hair. It was perfect for their fourth-month anniversary.The doors leading to the terrace slid open, and Leila stepped out. He jumped to his feet, almost toppling the chair in his haste. She had freshened up, and that included letting her hair down, applying makeup, and looking stunning. The evening dress clung to her curves as she sashayed toward him. It didn’t look

Kelvin woke up smiling. Leila’s arms were tight around him, and he hesitated to leave her to prepare for work. He stretched his hand to the other side, grabbing his phone from the nightstand to take a picture of her. He didn’t realize his camera’s flash was on until she pressed the back of her hand to her eyes.The cover slipped, revealing more of her bare shoulders and breasts. The reminder of that naked body against him all night only made his boner stiffer. A moan left her when he kissed her jaw, and he nibbled on her lower lip until her eyes finally opened.Sleep clouded her eyes. She blinked sleepily at him, and he kissed her again, slower and softly.“Good morning, pretty.”Blush dotted her cheeks. “Good morning.”At some point, he had gotten off the bed to remove his suit and change into s