Gerald quickly scooted off the table and crouched in front of her. “Hey, what's wrong, princess? Did I say something wrong?”Desiree shook her head.“Then what's it? Why are you crying?” He questioned, stroking her cheek gently.The next thing he knew, she flung her arms around his neck, pulling him
When they broke the kiss, they had to take a few seconds to catch their breath, their foreheads leaning together as they breathed each other in.“Oh damn, Desiree. Oh, sweetheart, you don't know what you've done,” Gerald said after a while when they had caught their breath enough.Desiree frowned, b
“You’re leaving?”Gerald hesitated. “Yes. After everything, we both need to freshen up and get some rest, especially you.”“Okay,” she muttered as her face sank.Noticing her expression, Gerald quickly said, “Or maybe I can just run down to Hugo's quarters to freshen up and ask for a change of cloth
Early the following morning, Sasha arrived at the hospital. After being taken to put on scrubs, Rafael led her to Damian's room. Entering the room, she found Roxana sitting by Damian's bed, looking through her phone.As soon as Roxana saw Sasha, she got up to hug her. “How are you doing, Sasha? I ho
Sasha was still breathing fire from her mouth and her eyes; her anger was palpable.“What sort of father are you? You hear that your son has been shot and spent all night fighting for his life, and the only thing you can think about is your reputation and self-respect? You didn't even think about as
Two Weeks LaterSome things had truly fallen into place.All the people Desiree loved were finally happy again, especially her mother. The woman had been smiling and laughing more nowadays, and she seemed to be returning to her normal self, just like when her father was still alive.It made Desiree
“Because I have a surprise for you,” Gerald whispered, standing in front of her as she had her back pressed against the car.“A surprise? What is it?”Gerald rolled his eyes. “I just told you that it's a surprise. Why are you asking me what it is?”“Touche,” Desiree laughed. “Okay, but can't you at
“Desiree Hamilton, would you like to be my wife once again?" Desiree felt like her heart was going to explode. With tears burning her eyes, she answered, "No."Gerald’s eyes widened as panic flashed through them. “No? As in you don't want to marry me? But why? Did I do something wrong? I…”“I’m onl