Second Marriage to Mr. Rich (Ned Fletcher)

Chapter 144

"Angeline, my desire for you is beyond what you can imagine, even more than Ned ever had," he confessed while caressing the back of Angeline's neck.

He kissed her swollen lips again.

"Since that night, it's like something inside me just snapped. I can't keep it in anymore... It's only getting stronger. I just can't let you go."

Angeline's heart raced. She felt paralyzed as she gazed at the man before her. His high nose and sharp features usually displayed a rational and self-controlled expression. But now, they openly expressed an uncontrollable desire. Sean's admission left her unsettled.

"I came back for Anne and Henrietta."

Angeline's voice trembled slightly.

"I know," he replied. "I've supported everything you've done. I've stayed out of it for four years. But... Don't push me away now! Don't just disappear from my sight."

Angeline grabbed Sean's strong wrist.

"Let's go back. Yasmine is asleep. It's not safe to stop here."

Sean looked back at Yasmine, unconscious in her child seat. He touched her slightly cold little feet and covered her with his coat before starting the car again.

Angeline was surprised when the car stopped before a landmark building in downtown Krontos.

"Where is this?"

"I don't usually stay here. So, the both of you can live here temporarily," Sean said as he unbuckled Angeline's seatbelt.

"It's better than a hotel. A housekeeper will look after your meals, and I'll feel more at ease."

"Sean."

Angeline held his wrist.

"I'm headed to Oceanford with Yasmine after concluding some business here. We won't be staying too long, so it's no trouble—"

"If it's just for a few days, what trouble could it be?" Sean countered. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Ultimately, Angeline watched as Sean carefully wrapped Yasmine in his coat. He carried the sleeping child and pulled the luggage up the stairs. He left her no choice but to follow him.

Sean placed Yasmine on the soft bed and covered her with a blanket. When he exited from the bedroom, he saw Angeline on the balcony making a call. He went to the kitchen to get her a glass of water.

Robert was on the other end of the line.

"I ran into Mr. Lawson by accident when leaving the airport. I'm at his place now," Angeline told Robert truthfully.

Robert was momentarily silent before saying softly, "That's fine. Once you've sorted out Oceanford, you'll join Lawson Global. You and Sean will have many opportunities to collaborate. Besides, he's also your uncle. You must support each other after Jessica and I are gone."

Angeline gripped her phone tightly. She felt too uneasy to respond.

"Bring Yasmine back to the old Lawson Residence tomorrow," Robert said.

He was missing Yasmine.

"Don't take the child to Oceanford."

"Okay," Angeline agreed.

"Tomorrow..." Robert paused before continuing, "Let's have dinner together."

It was the first time in years Robert had invited her for a meal, making Angeline instantly nervous.

"But... I'm worried it might upset her," Angeline fretted.

"I'll just drop Yasmine at the door and leave."

"Give it a try. If Jessica reacts poorly to your presence, you may leave immediately," Robert suggested.