"So?" Sean's voice was beyond frosty. It was evident he was trying his best to keep his temper in check, but his mockery was clear. He stared into Angeline's eyes. "What are you trying to say?""If you were only my savior and not my lover, I would've done anything to make your request—or wish, I should say—for me to stop Tom from avenging Tina come true. I wouldn't put you in a tough spot." Angeline chuckled softly.She continued, "So, Shane… In which capacity are you asking me to make this matter end here? My lover or my savior?"She was giving him a choice. If Sean was coming to her as her lover, there was no way she would agree to his request. In fact, she would help Thomas with his revenge.But if Sean were to use his identity as Angeline's savior to get her to stop this, it would mean he was giving up on her and their relationship."Do you need to throw such a fuss over someone like Thomas Gardner?" He looked into her eyes."You drove right into me for Melissa's sake, didn't
"Angeline, stop with the sarcasm," Sean snarled."I'm not being sarcastic. I'm just preparing myself for the eventuality of us being on opposite sides and you abandoning me," Angeline said. "I'm still really upset. I swear.""Would Melissa's presence bother you less if I were to stop objecting to your and Nathaniel's fake marriage?" Sean held her wrist tightly. "Angie… there isn't a choice between you and Melissa. You'll always be the only one I choose!"She blinked and asked, "What if I were to hurt Melissa?"He abruptly tightened his grip on her wrist, making her wince in pain. She looked down at his hand and said, "Take it easy. I was only joking. Unlike Tom, I'm not capable of hurting your precious sister. Now, please let go of my wrist—it hurts."Remember to be careful when you leave so that no one catches you. Even if people don't realize it's you, it'll still be bad for my reputation for a man who isn't Nathaniel to leave my hotel room right after I've gotten engaged to him
During this period, Angeline had been forcing herself to keep these thoughts at bay. She'd done everything she could to keep busy so she wouldn't have time to think. She thought she could lie to herself as long as the thoughts didn't form in her mind.After all, she was the one who'd told Sean to do what he wanted to do without worrying about her. She was an adult now, and she had to bear the consequences of her choices. Still, none of that mattered with Sean coming all the way here and probing her on the very thing she didn't want to think about.Since he wanted to know the truth, she would rip open her wounds and show him the bloody flesh beneath. Angeline hadn't used herself to force Sean. At the same time, she wouldn't allow Sean to piss her off by using himself as an excuse.Sean gripped her head and pulled her to him, pressing his lips to hers and silencing the mouth that constantly said things to get on his nerves.Just then, his phone rang again. Angeline took the opportuni
Angeline wasn't resisting Sean or stopping him from holding her, and her voice was gentle. She wasn't throwing a hissy fit and was perfectly composed. It was as if she wouldn't be bothered if Sean chose Melissa over her. This pissed Sean more than if she were to ignore his calls and throw a tantrum.He tightened his grip on her wrist, his expression making it clear that he was trying his best to keep his anger at bay. After a while, he seemed to concede and said, "For this matter with Thomas, I'll go with what you want. We can both do what we need, but you need to know that I'll protect Melissa and Mr. Lane to the very end!""Mm-hmm." Angeline nodded. "I've always known that, and I haven't forgotten.""Don't be so sarcastic with me." Sean fixed her with a hard stare."How am I being sarcastic? I'm earnestly responding to you." She chuckled without averting her gaze from his. Then, she checked her watch and continued calmly, "Taylor and Jamie have been waiting at the door for a whil
"I won't let that happen," Sean said firmly. "And there's no point in speculating over things that won't happen! So stop being so sarcastic."He didn't seem to be in any hurry to leave. It looked like he was determined to get a straight answer out of Angeline."If you think you can be with me without any prejudice when Melissa and Brian are dead, I can promise you that I can do the same. After all, if we're both going to do what we need… may the best man or woman win. I might not necessarily lose," Angeline said.Sean scowled and tugged her to him. His warm breath fanned over her face as he snarled, "Melissa and Mr. Lane won't die!"There it was—he was already mad at her for saying something like that. He was about to snap her wrist in half, and his voice was so cold it was almost as if he himself were made of ice. It wasn't hard to imagine what he would be like if Melissa and Brian really were to die.Angeline didn't want to waste her time and breath on an argument that would nev
It felt totally meaningless. If Sean wanted to make sure Melissa stayed safe and happy for the rest of her life, the only way he could do that was to accept her as his actual wife. And if he didn't change his mind about keeping Melissa safe, Angeline probably wouldn't ever have the chance to see him return to her side.Fortunately, she was no longer the type who would throw caution to the wind and act like a moth to a flame. Not after the torment and pain she'd suffered in her relationship with Ned.There were many bumps in life that would appear at times and places that one didn't want them to. Falling and tripping once was an accident, but allowing it to happen again was a display of stupidity.Angeline opened the door and headed to the elevator. Taylor and Jamie hurried after her. Neither of them dared to ask her anything, but they could sense she wasn't in the best of moods.Once in the elevator, Taylor watched as Angeline pulled the engagement ring Nathaniel had given her out
Everyone chattered while Reese filled their glasses with a broad smile. At the same time, he couldn't help telling them not to drink too much because they still had to work on their experiments the next day. He didn't want anyone to take the day off because of a hangover.They were usually prohibited from drinking because they had ongoing experiments, but James had given them the green light that night because he knew Angeline was at the lab.Angeline looked at the people laughing and chatting around her. The sight helped to soothe her earlier glumness and lift her mood.Gregory watched her as she leaned back and stared at everyone with a faint smile. He asked in a low voice, "Why did you agree to Mr. Hooper's proposal when you don't have feelings for him? Is it because of your family? Or… is it because the things Ned said on TV were causing trouble for you?"She turned to him. "What?""You're not happy, Angie." He kept his voice low because he could tell she didn't want anyone to
"I don't get to see you guys all the time, and I don't have any work tonight…" Angeline protested."Don't force yourself to drink when you're unhappy. It's bad for you." Gregory sighed. "I'll talk to Ned and tell him not to get you implicated in the mess between him and Ingrid.""Nah, there's no need. I don't care about that." Angeline's expression was aloof. Her voice was calm and composed, but there was no hiding the iciness in it.Gregory understood now. No matter what things were like between Ned and Ingrid, Angeline wouldn't be affected by them. She lived life at her own pace and wouldn't get involved with them. So why was she unhappy? Or rather… why was she so sad?Her phone vibrated. She glanced at it and saw that it was Danny calling. Worried that it was about Thomas, she grabbed her phone and stood up. "I need to take this call."She left the private room and answered the call. "What's up?""Tom's awake. I'm calling to let you know." Danny sounded tired. "He… He's not do