Chapter 217. Bummer, Mom

Love’s POV

Ellis smiled at me and kissed my neck. I felt a shiver run through my body. He finally put me down after I insisted and entwined our fingers. He couldn’t help but kiss my hand.

“Now, tell me what happened,”

“David tricked me,” I sighed.

“That scourge,” he murmured. I giggled, remembering that was what CC called David. I told Ellis everything that happened. To say he was mad would be an understatement. He was fuming.

“Why didn’t you tell me about David’s intention towards me?” I asked seriously. He squinted his eyes, wanting me to elaborate,

“That he was using me for my money,” I said. His face fell, and I saw regret in his eyes.

“CC can’t keep her mouth shut,” he muttered.

“Don’t blame CC for telling me, Ellis. I confronted David about it. He wouldn’t admit it, but it was true,”

He sighed and pulled me in his arms.

“I know how to care for him. I didn’t want to hurt you,” he said, “I wasn’t going to let him