All Chapters of Married As His Contractual Wife, Now He Spoils Me Silly! : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

AVERY WINTERS"Good," I muttered, taking a seat opposite him. “So, the thing is.... I’m thinking of building an orphanage home. And I’ve found a perfect location for it,”“I did my inquiry about the land and found out you owned the whole area, plus the properties around there. So I was thinking…” I paused, my eyes cast downward in a submissive gesture as I fear he might get angry again. "You know... I mean, can I have your permission to use the land and proceed with the project?" I asked, hopefully. I heard those lands have been there for years, and it seemed like he won’t be needing them. I just need to build houses there and that's all. It won't take him anything to say yes to me, right? He's not that heartless after all.“Also, if you’re worried I’m going to trouble you, then you have nothing to worry about. I promise, you won't be needing to support with anything— financially especially,”“I just need your permission to use that land. I have my money now, and I can take care of

BERNARD REED As Scarlet and Ivy pulled her away, my friends turned to me, their eyes narrowed in suspicion. “What?” I asked, my expression stern. “Did you two fight before coming here again?” Asher asked, his tone firm. He’s always like this— over protective of her, and I hate the feeling.“Come on, man, just tell us already. It’s written all over your face,” Ezra said.I let out a soft sigh, before telling them everything that happened, not leaving anything out. “But why can’t you just tell her you’re doing this for her own good? You’re clearly protecting her,” Caleb said. I shook my head, answering simply. “I can’t.”If I did, it would mean I’m trying to show her I care, and I don’t want her to think otherwise. I’m not just an ordinary mafia boss, I’m the leader of the most powerful and dangerous mafia gang across the world. I’ve got enemies breathing down my neck, looking for my weakness.A lot of them have been looking for a way to get me, which seemed impossible. They’ve t

BERNARD REED"Mom," she called, her eyes flashing with happiness."Avery," she stepped closer, climbed the bed on the other side and took a sit beside her, then engulf her in a tight hug. "You scared me, dear. You have no idea how worried I was when Lucas told me you fainted. I had to rush here, thank goodness I was close by,” she muttered, worriedly."I'm sorry, mom, for worrying you and Bernard."I scoffed, rolling my eyes. "I never said I was worried about you.”"Don't listen to him, dear. He was-“I cut in, turning to doctor before mom could complete her sentence. "What was the cause for her fainting?" I asked. There's no way I was going to let her expose me."She has a very high fever, and stress has taken a toll on her. Her body was very weak and fragile. From the look in her eyes, it shows that it has sunken from lack of sleep. The fever seemed to have drained her too much. But she's fine now. She just need a lot of rest," he explained.I nodded, curtly. Even though I was stil

AVERY WINTERS He gently placed his head on my forehead, his warm breath fanning against my skin, making a shiver run down my spine. He shut his eyes closed, and whispered. "I don't know what you have done to me, Avery. I don't know why I'm suddenly behaving this way," his voice low and husky, sending a chill run through me.He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze fixed intently on mine. I don't know if I'm imagining things again, but it felt as if I could finally see through him, just the same way I let him in and see everything— the deepest part of my soul."I don't know what you've done to me, Avery," he repeated again, his voice barely audible. "I have no idea when or how, but I definitely know that I'm developing something strong for you. Something I haven't felt for anyone in a very long time."My heart kept pounding hard, faster than it should. I also wanted to tell him I felt the same way, that I had fallen completely for him and I've been having the emotions I had never felt be

AVERY WINTERS"Um, Bernard, before anything else, can you spare me a moment?" I asked, my expression blank. His brows furrowed up in confusion, but still grasped my hand and pulled me inside with him, shutting the door behund us. As we entered, he let go of my hand, locking gaze with me instead, a worried look etched on his face. "Are you okay? Are you feeling pain anywhere?"I stared at him, and smiled, shaking my head vigorously. If I was told a day would come, where Bernard would show this much concern about me, I would've denied it. From someone who hated me, and didn't want to see my face anywhere close to him, to a man who now treat me like someone special— someone who hold a dear place in his heart. I know it's still too early for me to come to this conclusion, but the special treatment is really different this time around. He really do care. "I came to talk to you, Bernard. And it's important, that's why I hurried up here to talk to you about it," I said, cautiously. H