บททั้งหมดของ The Love of a Stepbrother : บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

When Simone and Colette were about to part ways, Simone had a bright smile on her face. She had found in her friend a good confidant, despite her fear of judgments, and the taboo nature of her relationship with William. Colette, however, instead of heading out, turned on her heels, and made a beeline to where William had also just risen to his feet. Simone followed her, slightly apprehensive of what might come out of her friend’s mouth, but also partly amused by the serious looks she was giving William. One of the bodyguards stood between her and him at first, but William let out a calm but firm, “Let her.” The man stepped to the side wordlessly. “Hello,” she drawled in a saccharine tone of voice which was fooling nobody. “I’m Simone’s friend.”William nodded at her, as if to say go on, and boy did she deliver!&

That night, Simone’s sleep was the most peaceful it had been in a while. Not only was she sleeping in the arms of the man she loved – which was a blessing in itself for sure – but it also felt as if she was worry-free at long last. Old Mrs Atkins had breathed a sigh of relief when she learned that the stalker wasn’t her nephew. Simone could understand the sentiment all too well. Indeed, even though her landlady hadn’t hesitated to tell William that whatever was meant to be would be, she was still a loving aunt. There was no doubt in Simone’s mind that she wasn’t the only one to go to sleep easily that night. Upon coming to her senses in the morning, she realized that although William woke up early, as per usual, he didn’t leave the bed and start preparing them a breakfast or anything of the sort. Indeed, instead, he lazed around in bed, like a dangerous predator stretching

By the time William arrived at his suite, he started feeling feverish, and even slightly light-headed. Before he passed out, he sent a text to his beloved Simone that said: Not feeling that well. Going to sleep it off. Love you, Angel. He didn’t know then that said text would worry her enough to spring into action, especially with everything that would follow. Indeed, Simone called him after seeing the text, but the call never connected, and she began to seriously worry. Thankfully, she found that the earliest flight to Colorado still had a couple of seats left. She booked one without even thinking twice, even though it was an aisle seat. On her way to the airport, she sent an email to the head of HR, saying she needed to take an emergency day off. Whether it would be approved, or if there would be hell to pay later on, she didn’t care much at that time. Worr

Within a couple of hours, William was no longer feverish, and was far more responsive according to the doctors, though he had yet to wake up…. But it was progress and Simone was glad to be a part of it. She remained by his side, and Paul replaced Rafael, who had gone to assist with getting the incriminating footage that could later be used against the Patera group. She also didn't fail to update Kevin regarding William’s state. And after doing so, she couldn’t help but ask, “What do you think the Pateras are trying to accomplish?” There was a pause before Kevin explained succinctly, “If nothing’s done, their business is bound to meet an unsavory end soon – very soon.” “You’re telling me they drugged William to save their business?” “Frankly speaking, Chloe Patera had her eyes set on Mr Stone for some time already. It is a

Upon waking up the next day, Simone looked at the mess that had become of the suite, and knew without even needing to be told that there would be extra fees. She found William at his laptop a few feet away from her. One groan from her was all it took for him to stop looking at said laptop.“Hello, sleepyhead,” he teased with an easy smirk, his eyes glinting with mischief. “You wrecked me yesterday,” she let out in a tone of complaint. “I don’t think I can move.” “I can help you into the bathroom, Angel, if that’s…” “Not going to fall for that one again,” she cut in, giving him a bored albeit pointed look. He chuckled before saying, “Who would ever think you were a resentful woman?”“I didn’t think I was one to hold grudges either, but it is what it is,” she s