Chapter 59. Whirlwind of Emotions (2)

Vanessa's POV

Later that night, back at the hotel, I tried to keep my distance. But he was everywhere, partially suffocating my space.

I was barely out of the shower when there was a knock at the door. I wrapped the robe tighter around me before opening it slightly, only to find him standing there, hands in his pockets.

“Did you forget about the dinner?” he asked, his eyes scanning me briefly before stepping inside without invitation. “You need to get dressed.”

I gestured to the dress I had already picked out. “I’m wearing this.”

The dress I had chosen was a simple black one—elegant but modest.

He gave it one look and dismissed it with a shake of his head. “No.”

Frustration bubbled. “What’s wrong with it?”

Instead of answering, he lifted the shopping bags with him. I blinked. He had lots of bags, and I wondered if he picked half the store.

"I got more than five dresses. Try them on.”

“You expect me to try a