“Oh my God” she shouted. “Why are you reacting like I am dying?”“Shut up” he snapped. “You are not dying. It was an anxiety attack”She was silent for a minute to absorb what he just said.“Anxiety what?”“Attack” Kayden chewed his teeth. This was difficult.Eleanor panicked. The way she drew the quilt closer to her body proved that.“Anxiety attack?” she murmured thinking deeply.Kayden was about to explain she would do fine but she didn’t let him speak.“I cannot believe this.. Anxiety attack? I got an anxiety attack?”Kayden kept his gaze on her.“What else would I expect?” she scoffed. “Right from the time you have barged in my life, I am always on the edge”“Excuse me?” Kayden intervened. “I barged in your life? Have you lost your memories? It was you who hopped in the city for Avery’s wedding. I was always there.. .with or without you.. That place has always been mine”“My bad luck,” she muttered. “If I had known a monster like you existed there, I would never have turned mysel
“This Soup is tasteless” Eleanor put the spoon away. She was still on bed with a bed table over her lap to hold the soup bowl and dinner plate.“That’s how it is supposed to taste for patients” he answered sitting next to her.She frowned.“It reminds me of the times when I was a backstage artist. The food we got there was still better than this”Backstage artist? Kayden is intrigued to know what all she did to come up at this level in her career. But the moment Eleanor realized she was talking about her profession which just got ruined because of him, she was depressed again. Probably the agitation inside her didn’t had the energy to bounce back. So, the tears took instead. Her lower lip quivered as her eyes grew shiny with tears. Horrified, he froze for a minute.“Talk” he commanded. “Tell me about those days”She was stunned. Why would he want to know about her struggling life?“So that you could laugh on me?” she asked. “Sorry Mr. Royal Knight, but I am not going to let you do tha
“I have never slept with any woman before” It was a heartfelt confession. She could feel her own heart thudding. Should she believe him?“Guess I was waiting for my wife to be the one,” he added.Now this statement surely got butterflies in her stomach. It was not his words, his charm, his honesty at the moment responsible for that tickling inside her body, but his motive. She had felt him opening up his heart out to her from the past few hours and at times it scared her off because her husband had started building expectations out of her … out of this marriage.He had expected her to struggle to get off his grip. But she didn’t. Eleanor simply met his eyes and smirked.“That miracle is not in your destiny with your present wife then” she answered. “Because women usually give that right to the man, she falls heads over heels for. And sorry, your Royal ego won’t let me ever …ever fall for the man who lied to me for marrying and ruined my career”His arms automatically loosened and she
After the sunset, casting a warm glow over the horizon, they rode down the winding hillside, the engine's hum a comforting soundtrack to the fading light. As they descended, the air grew cooler, carrying the scent of earth and distant blossoms.Halted at the foot of the hill, they found themselves before a modest tea stall, its humble presence illuminated by a single flickering bulb. Kayden, his brows furrowing slightly, glanced at the simple structure."Here?" he questioned, a note of hesitation in his voice."Yes, here," she replied, her tone resolute. "I want tea.""We could find a nicer place," Kayden suggested, his eyes scanning the surrounding area for alternatives."What's wrong with this?" She dismounted from the bike, her gaze fixed on the stall.Kayden took a moment to assess the condition of the stall. The structure appeared weathered, showing signs of age and neglect. The tin roof, battered by years of exposure to the elements, had several holes, allowing slivers of moonli
Dinner was served, the aroma of freshly cooked dishes wafting through the air, enticing even the weariest of appetites. Eleanor stirred from her short nap, her senses awakening to the comforting familiarity of the dining room. It was then that she saw Kayden Knight again, his presence a stark reminder of the tension lingering between them. He looked much the same as before, disoriented and distant, mirroring her own state of mind."Not hungry?" she inquired, noting the sparse portion of food on his plate. "Dieting?" she added, a teasing lilt to her voice as she surveyed his meager meal."Lost appetite," he replied tersely, his response clipped and devoid of its usual warmth.Eleanor raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued by his abrupt reply. It was unlike Kayden to lose his appetite, especially in the presence of such delectable fare. Nevertheless, she refrained from pressing further, sensing the weight of unspoken words hanging heavy between them.She served herself an equal amount
KNIGHT MANSION Sebastian and Aurora were seated comfortably on the plush couch in their spacious living room, engaged in a hushed conversation. The room exuded an air of sophistication, adorned with tasteful décor and soft ambient lighting.As they discussed matters privately, the sound of footsteps interrupted their exchange. The maid, a discreet presence in the household, approached them with a sense of deference."Ma’am, the girl has come," she announced softly, her voice barely audible in the elegant surroundings.Aurora, poised and composed, acknowledged the maid's message with a nod. "Make her sit outside. I will come and brief her," she instructed, her tone carrying an air of authority.With a respectful bow, the maid retreated, leaving the couple to resume their conversation.Sebastian, a picture of refinement in his tailored suit, furrowed his brow in confusion. "Girl?" he questioned, directing his gaze towards his wife.Aurora, radiating an aura of sophistication, explained
KNIGHT MANSION Aurora Knight welcomed the couple half-heartedly. She had no joy on her face seeing Kayden and Eleanor return in fact she had loads of doubts why they were so distanced from each other. When the Knight car parked at the portico, Kayden had got down first and whilst he waited for Eleanor to get down too, so that they could walk together, she chose not even to look at him and hurried inside. It was only after a few seconds and strides that he matched her speed and reached the entrance door at the same time. He stole her glances at regular intervals but Eleanor didn’t even care to check him once. Aurora had watched all of this very carefully and realised something was fishy.Aurora's interruption sliced through the conversation like a sharp blade. "You look pale," she observed, concern etched across her features. "Were you unwell?"Eleanor hesitated, her mind scrambling for an excuse to deflect Aurora's inquiry. She couldn't bear the thought of disclosing her recent pan
Max was sceptical initially why Kayden called him to meet so suddenly in the mansions. And since Avery was invited by Eleanor to meet, the couple came together and met their respective friends in different rooms. Eleanor was in the bedroom with Avery whereas Kayden and Max were in the backyard garden."Oh," Max sighed, his tone heavy with resignation as he leaned back in his chair. "So, she's given you the ultimatum. Typical Eleanor move. I warned you, Kayden. She's not one to take things lightly, especially not after you meddled with her career."Kayden bristled at Max's words, his jaw tightening with frustration. "I rectified the situation," he retorted sharply. "She regained all her contracts and yet she's still unwilling to stay."Max arched an eyebrow, a knowing smile playing at the corners of his lips. "You merely gave her back what was rightfully hers to begin with," he remarked wryly. "If you hadn't tampered with her career in the first place, perhaps she wouldn't be contempla