Chapter 23

Yacht

But I felt his warm palm on my arm and snatched the suitcase I was holding. I shut my eyes with anticipation. The truth is, I didn’t want to let go. I wanted him to hold me like this for as long as possible. But I was hurt. I was devastated and humiliated. I wanted to stay in his arms, but I just couldn’t.

“I have to go,” I barely whisper to him and snatch my bag from his grip.

I could feel his rejection of what I said and some violent breathing before speaking.

“I’ll drive you home,” he finally said.

I smirked. “You don’t have to. I can go alone, and I don’t need your help!” I shouted. I also tried to pull my arm away from him, but I only got weaker.

“Let’s talk. There’s something you need to know.”

I chuckled. “What do I need to know? I heard everything I needed to know la