Mira Reckoning: Love, Lies and Inheritance のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 37

Adrian's POV The golf course was one place I knew I could ask Elder Andrew to meet, and he would not refuse. He and my grandfather used to always come to play golf. At a young age, Grandfather would bring me here as well. He never wanted to leave me alone with those foxes called family–something Grandmother had made him do. I adjusted my grip and swung.The club sliced cleanly through the air, the ball flying far across the green before disappearing into the distance.““Not bad,” Elder Andrew said, stepping forward with a nod of approval. “Not bad at all.”“I know I still won't be as good as you are." The side of my lips tugged. He chuckled, took his stance, and swung with the ease of someone who had done this a thousand times. The ball landed perfectly.I didn’t need commentary to know I’d lost. Was I feeling bad about that? No. I had stopped feeling horrible for losing to an old man years ago. The only person I knew who could beat Elder Andrew was Grandfather. They were both g

Mira's POV The car was parked in front of the hospital. I didn't step down. We both remained quiet. The driver pretended to be invisible.My butt was literally glued to the seat because I didn't know how serious he was. What if I went in only to find out I've been tricked? I owed this same person the sum of forty million. Why would he settle the medical bills, along with that forty million?Not to mention the bill he sorted at the mall the other day. " Here.” He passed me a card. A black card. My eyes widened. " A—why?” " You might need it for food and other expenses.” He replied, staring deep into my soul. My fingers trembled. I reached for it." Thank you.” I didn't know when I blurted that out. He was like the prince in shining armor. Always showing up. Always finding a way to settle any commotion I found myself in. " You should go.” He said after a while.I nodded, realizing that I really should be by Ann's side at a time like this. I picked up my purse and stepped

Mira's POV From the window in my room, I watched Adrian get into the black Lexus. My heart hasn't calmed down, my fingers still shiver from his touch, and my face is still damn red from those whispers of promises. I know I shouldn't believe them, but something in me did without knowing. I stared down at the ring, recalling his touch. It wasn't a romantic marriage, yet I felt like my entire six years of marriage weren't as heated as one night with Adrian, whose marriage was one of convenience. Yet I wondered, how can I be this soft? Allowing myself to get fooled again?How can I allow his touch to affect me the way it did—after all I have been through in the hands of Joseph? A knock interrupted my thoughts. “Come in." The door creaked open, and Grandfather stepped in. On his face was a wide smile, and in his hand was a gift. “You're still awake." He said as he closed the door behind him. “I just got into the room, Grandfather," I answered, knowing he was going to find any me