Even if Jacob has witnessed the scene where Griffin had hugged Renee in the rain.He knew that was merely nothing.He could literally see through Griffin,he could see how much the man was affected by Daphne.He could see how much he loves Daphne.But the man was too proud to admit to it.Maybe because of his vow of never getting married or because he had convinced himself that he would never be swayed by any woman.Jacob recalled that night at the club when Griffin had tried his best to feign indifference towards Daphne.Perhaps even Griffin himself never thought that he would deeply fall in love with Daphne.Jacob was happy about that though.He was happy that Griffin was so self-absorbed and might never be serious with Daphne.Jacob chose not to argue with Griffin anymore.He made up an excuse and left the Reyes’ house.When he got to the car,he couldn’t help but stare at the calendar.Just two more days and he would be seeing Daphne.Maybe this might make her take a chance on him again.
Jacob turned around,dejectedly.As he walked passed Griffin,he heard Griffin warn,coldly.“Jacob,I really hate it when another man put his filthy hand on my woman.You keep pushing me and I can see that you don’t like those hands of yours.They will get cut off if you push me one more time.”Jacob stood frozen in his tracks.Having know Griffin for some time,it was the first time he was seeing such fierce possessiveness from him.In the past, Griffin showed little interest in anything,especially women.Maybe had had misjudged this man.Maybe someday,Griffin would be opened to the idea of marriage.After all,Daphne desired to spend her life with the man she loves.When Jacob walked away,Griffin said to Daphne.“Follow me.”Daphne felt it was right she explained what happened to him.Not that they meant anything to each other,but for the sake of Lucia.She didn’t want him to think that she was trying to steal Lucia’s fiancé.Daphne followed Griffin into his car.The scent of alcohol clung t
Having said that,Daphne placed her hand on her chest,an instinctual reaction to the tumultuous emotions surging within her.Never had she thought she would say those kinds of vile words.Even if she didn’t mean them,she had only said that because of his threats.Griffin’s penetrating gaze fixed on her,his eyes resonating with profound intensity.She was expressing him to lash out in anger but he chuckled,darkly.“I recalled you had given Lucia a precious amulet on her birthday and now,you wanna do something that might end her life?”Daphne exhaled and tried to stand her ground.“Mr Reyes,if anything happens to Lucia, you’re the one to blame.Like I said,I won’t sit back and watch my father go to jail.If you do anything to him,I’ll do everything possible even if it means selling myself over and over again!But if you do not try to send him to jail,then we can end this relationship of ours on a good note.”Griffin’s Adam apple moved,convulsively.He moved closer to her and let out.”You re
They were going to see the doctor together.Was he seriously going to leave her side to go see Renee?Renee had her parents here with her.But Daphne had no one but him at this moment.Griffin calmly assured her.”I’ll be back in a jiffy.Five minutes at most.I won’t be long.”Daphne felt he was thinking that she was being thoughtless.Was she really being thoughtless in wanting him to stay be her side right now?Laura’s tone lost its previous warmth.She equally felt Daphne was being unreasonable.“Miss Howard,Renee and Griffin have been separated for many years.You don’t have to be this seem like he is making a choice.He only just wants to check up on a friend.That shouldn’t be too much to ask.”Daphne shut her eyes,briefly.She took a deep breath and opened her eyes.“You should go,Griffin.”She murmured.Laura and Owen thanked Daphne,and even showered her with praises.As Griffin stood up,he removed his coat and made to put it around Daphne but she recoiled,pushing it away.Griffin wa
Owen was taken aback by how bluntly Daphne had spoken.She was a straightforward person and didn’t hide how she felt to please anyone.It reminded him of Grace.In the past,when he and Grace had a misunderstanding,she stood her ground and refused to be treated lesser than she deserves.Where really was Grace?He wondered how their daughter was doing right now?Was his daughter having a good life?Even if he wanted to believe that,he just badly wanted to be a part of his daughter’s life.As he thought about his child,tears welled up in his eyes because Daphne reminded him so much of Grace.He longed to offer some comforting words to Daphne but Daphne had turned away and was slowly leaving the hospital with her friend holding onto her.As Layla supported Daphne’s movement,she could see Daphne’s eyes were reddish with tears and it seemed as if she kept forcing them back.“Daphne,it’s okay if you wanna cry.I know you’re deeply hurt by him.Suppressing your pain won’t help.”Daphne stopped
“Since I’m more important than Renee and all other women,can I be fully possessive of you then?Can I demand that you stop going to her?Can I demand that you should always choose me?”Daphne asked him.She wasn’t surprised when she saw the hesitation in his eyes.He had placed the stuff he had brought at the doorway.She angrily kicked them aside and shut the door on his face.Leaning against it,she could still catch a whiff of the lingering scent of Griffin’s body.There was a time when she relished snuggling in his embrace,nestling her head against his shoulder and inhaling his scent.But now,all she desired was to keep her distance from him.After a while,Layla returned with a angry look on her face,indicating she had ran into Griffin downstairs.Daphne who was lying on the sofa,calmly said to him.“Layla,I think you should stop insulting him.Fred frequently engages in business collaborations with the Reyes family.I wouldn’t want Griffin to have you in his black book.”“I don’t care
Soon,Daphne found herself in his car.She leaned against the headrest trying to steady her alcohol filled brain.Griffin got seated on the driver’s seat beside her.She stared at him and let out,drunkly.“You really can’t leave me alone,can you?Seeing you fills me with so much pain…”Griffin stared at her,affectionately and she huffed.“Stop staring at me like that!When you stare at me like that,I can’t help but picture you with Renee!Hugging her in the fucking rain!Bastard.”Seeing how heartbroken she was,Griffin felt a pang of remorse.She had embarrassed him by indulging in more drinks with Roderick but he couldn’t stay mad at her anymore.Suppressing his anger,Griffin brushed her long hair away from her forehead, his voice a whisper.“Daphne,I never did anything with her.Please give me another change.We were happy together.We were perfect.”Daphne closed her eyes and let out a laugh.Her laughter resonated,causing her body to tremble and it was very alluring.After a prolonged sile
Putting aside her cellphone,she said to him.”My presence here tonight means nothing.”Griffin sighed and retreated to the balcony.Observing his figure against the backdrop of the piano he gifted her,Daphne’s eyes filled with melancholy.He had once surprised and treated her with kindness and tenderness.But she wanted more.She wanted the tenderness to last for a lifetime.Griffin turned to face her, his gaze meeting Daphne’s eyes brimming with sorrow.Daphne’s discomfort grew stronger, causing her to feel uneasy in Griffin’s presence.In a hushed voice,she murmured.“I’ll go make some noodles for you.”Griffin watched her,silently and after a moment,he apologized in a hoarse.“I’m very sorry,Daphne…for everything.”Filled with panic,Daphne almost fled from his presence but she hurried into the kitchen.Around 20 minutes later,a delightful aroma wafted from the kitchen,signaling that the noodles was ready.Griffin made his way towards the dining room.She served him the bowl of noodl