Chapter 29
pped from Peral’s grip, remembering her promise to Victor not to have physical contact
“Ob if you don’t want to get married then let’s not Eleanor smiled. “Let’s talk about it after you’ve settled your busy schedule. This let Percival feeling dated. He grabbed Eleanor’s shoulder, glaring at her. “You don’t love me anymore.” “And what about you? Do you love me?” Eleanor effortle Percival vas mostly taken aback,
for Eleanor had always been utilitarian, and as time passed, be released “We’re going med so why are we even in love? You’re about to be my wife, ain’t you consider my feelings a little? Celeste has finally
ale
serd to my citten
opportunity
for the Annual Top Ten Awards. Eleanor. I’m just fruktated that you’re being so unreasonable As Eleanor padually distanced herself from Percival, ber expression ruined calm. “You’ll need to
With that, the tored and walked i of Herrens Arts Entertalement, leaving Peraval paned. He couldn’t understand why Eleanor’s attitude had shifted so dramatically. Thinking it over, he concluded that was merely jealous of his relationship with Celeste. But hought of having to appease her drained him; he still preded to placate Celeste first. He had always regarded
who’d eventually settle down once the initial
After all, she had always been so Ieep never showing any real temper
Deanor knew Percival would’t chase after her. She had completely lost hope for him. In contrast, the thought of going home to see Victor brought a sudden lightness
Eleanor, let me give you and home. Rest up, and w “Seraphine can you move into my old apartment! It
contract for the outdoorsboot tomorrow,” Seraphina said theerly.
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ase a bit of life, and let’s change the locks. If Percival asks, just tell him you’re taking care of me now, the keys are hassle for him.” Eleanor soppested Tomorrow, I’ll draw up a new contract for you.” “Great That some money.” Seraphins replied, ring Eleanor a matous smile “So, bow’s Mr. Henry in the bedroom department?” Please bo prodiging” Deanor shot bera glare
t back from work yet. With nothing to do, she headed to the kitchen and saw the cook prepping dinner. She rolled up her sleeves,
Let me help” Ma’am. I couldn’t possibly trouble you” the cook, an amiable middle–aged woman, said genuinely fond of the typically quiet Eleanor. Here’s the deal. Why don’t you take the sight off, and I can cock dinner for Victor?” Eleanor insisted panty orbering the cook
the time Victor returned home that
the kitchen.
night had already fallen. The first thing he did was seek out Eleanor. He found her in the kitchen, barefoot and wearing an pron, bag with a dish. Victor was momentarily surprised, his deep–set eyes Immediately drawn to Eleanor’s long legs. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around er from bebind sing her earlobe softly.
Victor, behave. Im preparing f
ethed off the stove and
her chip, capturing her lips with his. “But right now, I only want you
down the utensils, turning
the mole near his ear.
embrace Victor awkwardly as she renamed his passionate kiss, the softness of his touch intoxicating her, especially with the allure
actor’s kissen were unhurried yet fervent, trailing down her neck until they hovered near her collarbone. “If you keep going down. I might not be able to help myself.”
Fish. I still need to cook the fish” Pulling away from Victor’s lips. Eleanor numed the stove back on to continue her work. Victor chuckled softly, ruffling Eleanor’s hair nd watching her as she focused on her culinary task.
Let me lend a hand.”
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