Chapter 91: Stay Home With Me

Three mornings later, Quentin had decided he was completely recovered. But Verity disagreed. “I feel better now.” Verity stood beside the bed with both hands on her hips. Quentin looked perfectly comfortable beneath the sheets, which irritated her because he was arguing as though someone had imprisoned him there. “The doctor said several days.” “It has been several days.” “He has not cleared you to return to work.” “I am the CEO. I can't stay away for too long.” “You are also a patient.” “I dislike that word.” “But it is the truth.” Quentin reached toward the bedside table for his laptop. But it was gone. He looked at Verity. “Where is it?” “I don't know.” “Please.” “I have no idea what you're talking about.” “Verity.” She walked toward the door. “Breakfast is downstairs.” “I am asking for my laptop.” “Missing.” “My phone?” “Also tragic.” Quentin stared at her. Verity smiled. “I'll see you downstairs.” She walked out before he could respond. Ten minutes later,

Chapter 92: Pregnant

The following morning was supposed to be Quentin’s first proper day back at work. By eight o’clock, he was already dressed in a dark charcoal suit with a perfectly pressed white shirt and a neatly secured tie. After several days of loose clothes, doctor’s instructions, and Verity confiscating anything that looked remotely related to work, he finally looked like himself again. Verity found his obvious satisfaction amusing. “You look very pleased with yourself.” Quentin glanced up from the message he was reading. “I am going to my office.” “You say that like you have been released from prison.” “I have.” Verity pulled out the chair across from him. “You spent five days in a mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean.” “Without my laptop.” “Tragic.” “And under constant supervision. Thanks to you.” “You needed supervision.” Quentin placed his phone beside his plate and studied her. “I am beginning to suspect you enjoyed having control over me.” Verity smiled as she settled into her

Chapter 93: Thank You Daddy

Neither Quentin nor Verity spoke for several seconds. Dr. Mercer looked between them before smiling. “I assume this was not planned.” Verity blinked. “No.” Quentin still had not moved. But Verity slowly turned toward him. His eyes remained fixed on the pregnancy test. “Quentin?” He finally looked at her, and for the first time since Verity had known him, Quentin Langford appeared completely speechless. “You’re pregnant.” Verity almost laughed. “That is what he just said.” “With my child.” Dr. Mercer cleared his throat. Verity looked at Quentin. “Yes, unless there is something you would like to tell me.” That finally broke whatever had frozen him. A smile appeared on his face. It was not the controlled expression he used at business dinners or the small smile Verity often had to earn from him. This one changed his entire face and made him look younger. He turned toward the doctor. “How certain is that test?” “Positive home tests are generally very reliable, but I have a

All Chapters of PAINTED IN SIN: Chapter 91 - Chapter 93

Chapter 91: Stay Home With Me

Chapter 92: Pregnant

Chapter 93: Thank You Daddy