Semua Bab She's Her Newlywed Husband's Leash: Bab 1 - Bab 10

The bright red handmark quickly appeared on Sasha's face. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she clutched her smarting cheek. It took her several seconds before she could finally react."H-How dare you hit me!"She raised her hand to strike back, but Nerissa moved faster and caught her wrist before giving her another slap.Sasha's head snapped to the side. Her carefully styled curls fell messily across her cheek, and her eyes widened even further. She couldn't believe she'd been slapped twice.Not a single person in the room spoke. All eyes were glued to the two women.Samuel soon snapped out of his shock, but he remained rooted to the spot, his gaze tight. Had Nerissa regained her hearing?His heart lurched at that thought, but his gaze inadvertently landed on the liquor cabinet across the room. The dark mirrored doors reflected the warm lighting in the room.So, it was because of the mirrors…He secretly let out a breath of relief. And before he could give any further thought t

Two days later, most of Nerissa's injuries had healed, and her voice had returned to normal. During that entire time, not once did Samuel visit her.She did, however, receive a package from Phoebe in Shorehaven—it contained Jennifer's identification paperwork.Nerissa stood before the window, staring at the traffic below. Her lips curved into a faint smile, with a mix of mockery and helplessness.Just then, the door opened, and Henry walked in. He didn't have his usual white doctor's coat on. Dressed in a dark gray shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his forearms, he looked less cold and aloof than usual and had a more approachable air to him."The paperwork is done." He handed over a folder. "You can leave now."Taking the documents, Nerissa glanced at them before saying, "Thank you, Dr. Langford."Henry didn't respond immediately. He simply stood there, his gaze seemingly thoughtful as he looked at her."What is it, Dr. Langford? Is there something else?" she asked."You're g

As Nerissa tensed up nervously, Lincoln withdrew his gaze and leaned back against the leather seat, his throat bobbing as he said, "Get in."Nerves settling, she leaned down and got into the car. The door closed, cutting off the humid afternoon air of Shorehaven.The black Maybach eased down the road smoothly, merging into the highway traffic. Road signs flashed past outside the window.Even though it'd been two years since she was last in Shorehaven, Nerissa knew the roads well enough to know that this wasn't the right direction to head to either the Reese residence or Hamilton Manor.She turned toward Lincoln. His eyes were closed, as though he was resting. The sharp lines of his side profile were accentuated by shifting light that cast shadows along his face. The collar of his silk shirt rose and fell faintly with each breath, and in the shadow beneath his collarbone, a faint scar could be vaguely seen."Mr. Hamilton…" Nerissa chose her words carefully. "Where are we going?"L

Hamilton Manor was situated within Silver Bay. The grand mansion, with its white walls and long corridors, gave off an air of sophisticated refinement. The courtyard was filled with towering palm trees, and in the distance, the private swimming pool shimmered with rippling light.Through the corridor lay the main reception hall. A crystal chandelier illuminated the space. Several people sat on the black leather couch.The gray-haired Doreen sat in the center, her smile pleasant yet giving off an air of undeniable authority. Beside her were Wilma Upton, the wife of Lincoln's uncle, and Tiffany Hamilton, Lincoln's younger cousin. The moment Lincoln led Nerissa inside, all eyes turned toward them."Why didn't you tell us you were coming, you brat?" Doreen chided with a doting expression before smiling kindly when her gaze landed on Nerissa. "You must be the Reeses' daughter. Come and let me take a good look at you."Once Nerissa came forward, Doreen swiftly took her hand and studied

The sky had already turned dark when the black Maybach exited Hamilton Manor. Neon lights along both sides of Wintria Harbor reflected across the sea and broke into scattered sparks of light.Nerissa sat by the window, staring at her blurred reflection in the glass. She stole a secret glance at Lincoln beside her. He was leaning back in his seat, resting his eyes. The lights from outside illuminated the sharp lines of his face.No matter how she looked at it, he didn't seem so very sick that he needed to resort to a superstitious belief. But then, she remembered the way he'd popped those pills and chewed on them as if they were candy earlier.So… what was he suffering from?"What's on your mind?" Lincoln's low voice interrupted Nerissa's wandering thoughts.She instinctively looked up and met his clear, dark eyes."Nothing…" She quickly looked away.Sensing that the car had come to a stop, she looked out the window. "Where are we?"Lincoln's lips curved slightly as he glanced a