Все главы Married To The Grouchy Billionaire : Глава 21 - Глава 30

Richard arrived home late after spending hours at his father's company, ensuring the newly invented cars were ready for launch. When he got home, he found Kristin sleeping on the couch, having waited for him until she fell asleep. He turned off the television she had been watching and sat beside her, studying her peaceful face. "Is it okay to loosen up a little?" he asked, even though he knew he wouldn't get an answer. He sighed deeply and continued speaking to the sleeping woman. "I had a terrible past growing up. It's not something I want to remember. Should I just forget about it and step out of my dark shell?" "You're lucky, Peanut. At least you had a happy childhood and can smile whenever you want. I didn't have that chance. From the moment I was adopted, all I could think about was being successful. In the quest to achieve that, my life became a boring one. But somehow, it's slowly changing because of you." His hand moved toward her face, but the image of the malicious

"Is Richard finally interested in women? Seeing how protective and possessive you are of Kristin makes me curious about what she has done to you." Lewis laughed, revealing his bloodied teeth. Richard tightened his grip on Lewis, his hands trembling with fury. "If you don’t want to die prematurely, stay away from my wife! She has no business with you!" "Of course she doesn’t," Lewis sneered, "Because she wasn’t the one who betrayed me and stabbed me in the back!" Lewis's words cut deep, causing Richard to slowly release his grip. Lewis smirked, sensing his advantage. "I’m sure you’re being eaten up with guilt for what you did to me, right? Even when you always portrayed a cold attitude, you were the last person I expected would do something like that to me, Richard!" Richard closed his eyes, then opened them slowly. "Is that why you’re so persistent in bringing about my downfall?" Richard asked, the guilt in his eyes unmistakable. If anyone was to blame for what Lewis

Kristin dragged Richard into a store that sold hats, and he followed her without hesitation. He had taken a day off from work because Kristin had volunteered to teach him the basics of farming. They were both dressed simply, but Richard still looked astonishing in his shorts and chiffon shirt. The first three buttons of his shirt were open, giving him a rugged, handsome appearance. "What do we need hats for, Firefly?" he asked. Kristin grabbed the hems of his shirt, urging him to lower himself to her height so she could whisper something to him. Richard sighed and bent down to her level. "These hats are a bit expensive compared to the ones I used in Glenwood, but you need one," she whispered. "What for?" he whispered back. "You want to learn a bit of farming, right? You'll need it to protect your face from the sun," she explained softly. Richard nodded. "We'll take two hats," she smiled at the seller. The seller quickly complied, handing the hats to Kristin after

Richard drove around the city, frantically searching for Kristin. The thought of Lewis being with her terrified him more than the idea of dying. He kept calling her until he saw her lying unconscious in the middle of the road. The heavy rain had made the streets nearly deserted. "Firefly," he mumbled, quickly getting out of the car. He rushed to her, gently cradling her head in his arm. "Firefly," he called again, trying to wake her, but she remained unconscious. Richard carried her back to his home, unsure of what to do next. She was shivering even while unconscious. He knew she needed to be out of her wet clothes, but he was unsure how to handle undressing a woman. He had never done it before, and with Luke already gone, he was alone in this task. Despite his hesitation, Richard summoned the courage and carefully removed her wet clothes. He couldn’t help but admire her body. Though she had grown up on a farm, her skin was still as white as snow. "Stop it, Richard," he scold

Kristin kept crying silently as her flight documents were being processed. The processing was expedited because Richard ensured it. "You will be back home as soon as the flight papers are ready," Richard said, sitting beside her and holding her hand. "Thank you so much, Mr. Grouchy," she hiccuped through her tears. "Stop crying, Firefly. I’m sure your dad will be fine, okay?" He wiped her tears, but they continued to fall. "I love my dad so much, and I can’t stop crying until I see him. I don’t want to lose my dad. I still want him to be with me," Kristin cried out. Richard hugged her, patting her gently. "He’s going to be fine. You just have to stay positive." A few minutes later, her flight was ready, and Kristin was set to leave. The plane would land at an airport in a nearby city, and she would take a bus to her hometown of Glenwood. "Keep me posted about your dad’s condition," Richard said. Kristin nodded, wiping her tears. "Take this, in case you need to spend mo