CH 40

BRYAN'S POV

The ride back to the estate was quiet, and guilt gnawed at me. I couldn’t believe we fought just after taking our relationship to the next level.

I messed up. I’ll explain everything to Laura. I didn’t even cheat on her, so why am I complicating things for myself?

As soon as I parked the car in front of the mansion, she stormed off without waiting for me.

"Baby," I called out, cursing under my breath. I hurried after her but froze on the spot.

"Darling, I’ve missed you so much," the voice I dreaded echoed behind me. She walked up and kissed me like she always had.

Laura stood still beside me, her eyes wide, and everyone else was staring. I wiped my lips in a rush, as I watched as Laura headed straight for our room.

"Sylvia... I told you not to come here," I muttered, facing her.

"Why? Is it because you have a new fling? You never used to mind," she teased with a chuckle.

"That was my fiancée, Sylvia. Please, go home," I stated, and her jaw dropped, hurt flashing in her ey