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7. Naughty Mother-In-Law

Author: Princess Gold
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-09 23:30:12

"Did you lose your tongue? I just asked you a question," he snapped his fingers in my direction, making me slowly turn to look at him.

"I-I was..." I stuttered, my eyes unable to meet his gaze. Damn! I had always been a blabber mouth but the words just weren't forming at that moment. I couldn't even think straight.

"Checking!" I exclaimed before I could stop myself. I instantly but my bottom lip, hating how I just sounded like a caveman.

Taking a deep breath, I said in a steady voice. "I was just checking out the briefcase. It must really cost a lot." That sounded way much better and perhaps, convincing?

I raised my head up, staring at his expressionless face. I badly wished to know what was going on in his mind. Did my excuse come off well to him?

He advanced closer to me, taking slow strides, closing the gap between us. I took a step back as he moved closer, my heart racing.

What was coming next? Will he throw his strong arm around my neck and strangle me? Screaming won't be an opti
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