Chapter 20

Ally quickly looks towards Eric, but of course he cannot see her plea for help.

Ally returns her gaze to Bennet. She knows she is visibly upset. If ever she had a child, she would make sure that this man had nothing to do with it.

“We are not in a hurry.” Eric comes to her rescue. Ally realises that she is still holding her breath and lets it out slowly. The expression on Bennet’s face is one of pure arrogance. Ally hates this man.

She excuses herself and leaves the room. It has been another taxing day and she cannot really keep her emotions under control to deal with this man.

It is almost ten when Eric joins her in the room. Ally is already in bed and barely awake.

She feels when Eric gets into bed and moves closer to her. He pulls her into his arms and holds her close to him.

“Did you want to tell me something now?” he asks her softly in her ear.

Ally turns towards him and snuggles her face into the crook of his neck.

“Yes, but I there is a lot to tell.” Ally whispers in his ear.

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