Chapter 226

They laid still on the bed, eyes digging into each other’s and their hands wrapped around their warm body. Emily felt a rush of peace and for a moment, she forgot all about her problems with Barbara.

“With you in my life, I feel like the happiest man on earth”, Richard confessed, with his eyes closed in ecstasy.

He inhaled every bit of Emily and as he did, a wide smile curved on his lips.

“Too bad we can’t be together. Perhaps the universe is against you being happy”, Emily scoffed and rolled her eyes, disentangling herself from his arms.

She stood up and quickly wore her dress, ignoring Richard’s fierce stares at her.

“You should head back home. Barbara would be worried”, Emily advised with a serious look, avoiding his eyes.

She couldn’t imagine that they had spent the night together even after she swore to stay away from him. It was unbelievable, but it happened like magic.

They feasted on each other’s body, and even, professed their love for each other. However, the new day broug