Semua Bab A Reckless Dream: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Mr. Laurier sat at the table while Iris rushed into the kitchen to warm his dinner. Her heart galloped every time she was around Maddox. He was so unpredictable, Iris had no idea what he would demand from her. She just wanted to wrap up the work and rush back to the sanctity of her new home.‘You only need to serve him dinner! Don’t panic, Iris!’ chanted her inner mind as she carried the food to the table.He sat with his eyes glued to his phone while Iris served him nervously. It was the easiest thing to do. Then why was she a nervous wreck?“Do you need anything else, Mr. Laurier?” If he didn’t, she could flee. The twins were hungry too. Maybe Isaac was making dinner for all of them. He looked up at her with eyes filled with desire and something else. It made Iris’s heart thump wildly. For a second, she thought he was going to grab hold of her and kiss her, but he nodded instead. “Yes, join me.” Iris’s mouth hung open at his unexpected offer. But she knew her position here. “I’m s

“Are you sure you’ll be fine, Iris?” Isaac loaded his luggage into the car before turning to face his sister. In the last month, the twins had worked very hard to fulfil their dreams. They had not only improved their GPA, but were the class valedictorians as well with almost identical scores. Their speeches and awards received at the graduation ceremony shut all speculation. In fact, they were the only ones from school admitted to an Ivy League university like Stanford. Iris’ heart had swelled with pride at being invited to their graduation ceremony as their guardian.A week later, the twins were ready to leave her. But Iris’s heart was heavy. Having taken care of them since their birth, she would miss them immensely. “Yes. If I miss you too much, I’ll go to your university to meet you. It’s just a six-hour drive from here, right?” She chuckled to lighten the atmosphere. “Can’t you come along with us, Iris? I wish you could study too.” Ivan stood near the car, indecisive and upset.

Iris turned towards the kitchen when he growled. “Where the f*ck are you going?” She froze and turned to give him a wide-eyed look. “K-kitchen, Mr. Laurier.” But he looked angrier. “Um, to make your dinner.” Would that pacify him?“I don’t need dinner. Clean my room first.” He gripped her hand and pulled her towards the staircase. Iris’s heart leaped to her throat as she almost ran to keep up with him. Why did he want her in his bedroom? Would he force himself on her? Was that her punishment? Fear gripped her heart, but she couldn’t do a thing. She had signed the agreement, and he had already fulfilled his side of the deal. Now it was her turn to keep her promise to him. He unlocked his bedroom door and swung it open for her to enter. Iris walked in meekly and stood before him with her eyes cast downward. She had committed a grave crime in invading his privacy. Now it was time to pay the price.“Don’t just stand here. Get down to work.” His eyes flashed with anger as he glared at h

Iris stirred, rolled over, and fell asleep again. She felt like she was floating on a bed of feathers - warm, clean, and sweet-scented. It was so comfortable she couldn’t open her eyes. All the tiredness of last night ebbed away, and she felt energized. “Mm, five more minutes! Mr. Laurier can wait for his breakfast,” she mumbled and snuggled more into the cushions. “I can’t!” A whisper caressed her skin, and she smiled like a fool, crushing on her gorgeous employer. How else would she hear him talking to her in her dreams? She hadn’t allowed him to sleep with her on her bed. What would have happened if she had? Then she froze. This bed differed from the one she slept on. Where was she? Iris was now wide awake. Last night, she remembered she had cleaned her employer’s bedroom. Then? She couldn’t recall. Panic settled in her heart, and she nervously opened her eyes. Her face paled as she realized what she had done. She had slept on her employer’s bed! She nervously glanced at his s

Iris still trembled, remembering the harsh words of Evangeline Laurier. What else had she expected from her mother’s employer? It was a relief that she hadn’t recognized her yet. Or her life would have been shattered. Maybe the costume had saved her this time. But for how long? Surely at the next meeting, she would recognize her.Maddox had disappeared too immediately after she left, without even glancing at her. Was he mad at her for not changing out of the uniform? She had been so nervous; it had escaped her mind. Their heated arguments had made her cower. She hadn’t expected Mrs. Laurier to barge into her room.Then there was the mysterious Lucille, who was back from the university! Who could she be?Nervousness gripped her heart as she changed out of her uniform. With Maddox gone to work on an empty stomach, Iris felt upset. Now what would she do with so much food? Eat them for breakfast and lunch? Obviously, she couldn’t waste it.Throughout the entire day, Iris tried hard to kee