Chapter 1402

"Sure enough, it doesn't feel so good," remarked Tyler.

Vicky walked over and frowned when she spotted the cigarette between his fingers. "Why are you smoking again?" She pouted and snatched the cigarette before putting it out. "You've just recovered. You can't smoke and drink."

Tyler did not stop her and simply stared at her intently. "My secretary said that you came to the office looking for me yesterday."

Vicky's gaze flickered as she answered, "Yeah. You weren't there."

His gaze was steady as he asked, "Why didn't you call?"

"I didn't want to get in the way of your work, so I didn't call." She looked away and continued, "Your secretary told me that you went out to sign a contract, so I left. I wanted to tell you about it when you came home, but you came home late and drunk, so..."

Tyler pulled her toward himself.

Caught off-guard, Vicky tumbled into his embrace. His sturdy arms securely wrapped around her slender waist, settling her onto his lap.

Their faces were inches awa