Chapter 252

Gabriel Wallace’s hand suddenly tightened around her waist.

Lilah Hart bit him hard, twice, like payback.

The man switched gears in a flash, pinning her back against the tub.

He stared at her with those intense, dangerous eyes for a few long seconds.

Lilah’s instinct was to bolt.

But Gabriel didn’t give her a chance—his hand pressed down firmly on her soft shoulder, leaving behind two hot marks.

The curtain by the bathroom window fluttered as the evening breeze slipped in.

Shadowy scenes flickered in and out of view.

Lilah instantly regretted everything.

If she could rewind time, no way she’d provoke him again.

***

After their trip to Xuancheng, the family of three had just returned to Ashbourne Manor when a guest showed up.

Lydia Mason didn’t even bother with a heads-up—once she heard Lilah was back, she came over right away.

“You’re here for the design contest? When’s the actual event?” Little Aiden had