Semua Bab Billionaire's Prisoner: Bab 11 - Bab 15

The following morning, Cynthia woke up much earlier than usual.Why did you ruin my life? Those words refused to leave her.She had heard them over and over again until she finally fell asleep on the couch. The more she thought about them, the less they made sense.She had never met Damien Blackwood before the auction. She had never crossed paths with him. Yet, in his drunken state, he had looked at her as though she were the reason behind every misery in his life. She sat up and wrapped her arms around her knees."Who were you talking about?" she whispered to herself. Perhaps someone who had broken his heart.It certainly explained why he was always drinking. Why he barely smiled. Why did his eyes always carried a strange emptiness? No one lived like that unless they were carrying something unbearably heavy.Maybe he had recently lost someone. His mother or his father. Or perhaps a woman he had loved deeply. Whatever it was, the pain had clearly never left him.Curiosity slowly began

"Your wounds are healing nicely," Cynthia said with a warm smile as she gently examined the small scar near Leo's arm.Leo looked down at it before grinning proudly."See? I told you I'm strong.""You are.""I'm doing much better now.""I can see that."He straightened his shoulders dramatically."Aunt has been feeding me so much that I think I'll become fat."Cynthia laughed."Really?""She keeps making hot soup, porridge, and all kinds of healthy food.""That's because you need strength.""I know... but she watches me until I finish every single bite.""Good.""Cyn!""What?""You're taking her side.""Of course I am."Leo pretended to sulk while Cynthia playfully ruffled his hair."I'm glad you're eating properly.""I even walked around the corridor twice today.""That's wonderful.""The doctor said I can slowly start moving more.""I'm so proud of you."Leo's face brightened at her words.Just then, Aunt Sarah walked into the room carrying a tray with three cups of coffee and a pla

Cynthia couldn't fall asleep.She stared at the ceiling while listening to the gentle sound of rain tapping against the windows. Usually, falling asleep wasn't difficult anymore. Ever since she had started staying at Blackwood Estate, she had somehow convinced herself that Damien was nothing more than a giant teddy bear. A grumpy one, perhaps, but harmless enough that she never felt threatened when he was beside her.That little trick always helped her calm her nerves.But tonight was different.Ever since the awkward incident earlier, she couldn't stop thinking about it.The embarrassment lingered in her mind, making every second feel unbearably awkward.His arm rested around her, and for the first time since she had arrived, she became painfully aware of how close they were.His body radiated warmth.His breathing was slow and steady.She shifted slightly, trying to find a comfortable position.His arm barely moved."It's... heavy," she whispered.Damien slowly opened his eyes."Wha