Chapter 137 Safe Zone
Ste went quiet. Ugh, I’m doomed,
“Can I even say
She didn’t dare look at Abraham as she spoke, turning her face away instead Like? What kind of like?
To her, the way she liked <b>Abraham </b>never felt clean. It was the kind of feeling that felt wrong-
The love between siblings and that between a man <b>and </b>a woman… they were <b>two </bpletely different things.
Just thinking <b>about </b>the phrase man and woman made her cut herself off, afraid to think any deeper, too scared to test the waters with Abraham<b>. </b>
If he only saw her as a sister, and she said something she shouldn’t, <b>that </b><b>would </b>be the end of everything
While she was lost in thought, she didn’t notice the change in the man holding her.
The moment she said like, the energy around him softened noticeably.
Abraham let out a quietugh.
His slender fingers twirled a <b>lock </b>of her soft <b>hair</b>. “I had the kitchen make soup for you tonight.”
The moment she heard the word soup, Ste lit up
“Seriously?”
“Of course.”
Back before Abraham was around, she and Tessa made sure to have it at least once a week,
Then Abraham came, and he t–out banned it..
Now <b>that </b>he was finally giving in, Ste wrapped her arms around his neck, nearly kissing him in her excitement.
At the end of the <b>workday</b>, Abraham took Ste’s <b>hand </b><b>and </b>led her out of the office.
His whole <b>vibe </b>was <b>sharp </b>andmanding, predatory evenpletely at odds with Ste’s soft,mb–like face. The contrast hit people right in the gut.
<b>As </b><b>soon </b>as they stepped into the elevator, a few coworkers huddled <b>behind </b>Kimmy.
“Is that Ms. Dawson’s boyfriend?”
“He looks way better <b>than </b>Mr. Keene–and he treats her <b>so </b>well.”
“<b>Shhh</b>! Don’t start rumors. I <b>heard </b>that’s her brother or something<b>” </b>
Kimmy remembered Ste calling him brother once.
“Even if he is her brother, with someone like that <b>around</b>, Mr. Keene had the nerve to bully our boss? <b>Yeah</b><b>, </b>he’s done for ”
Kimmy chimed in, “He already got what’sing.”
No way she believed Ethan’s hand and leg injuries came from anyone else. In all of Rivermount, who else would dare <by </b>a finger
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Chapter 137 Safe Zone
And then there was Jonathan.
+8 Pearls
What a piece of work. Not only did he not know how to set boundaries, he was out there keeping another woman while trying to marry a rich girl.
He <b>had </b><b>all </b>the makings of a ssic scumbag.
Ste and Abraham returned to Verdant Vi together.
The moment they stepped through the door. Ste caught a whiff of the soup and immediately let go of Abraham’s hand, dashing for the dining room.
<b>Abraham </b>felt the sudden emptiness in his hand. Watching her cheerful little figure run off, a slight smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
Abel followed behind him. “Ms. Dawson’s appetite <b>has </b>been way bettertely”
He’d looked into it before they came–Ste didn’t usually eat well.
Except for the tines Tessa took her out for soup, her eating <b>habits </b>were scattered and irregr at best.
Abraham said, “Being able to eat is a blessing”
As he said it, <b>his </b>eyes remained fixed on Ste<b>, </b>his gaze impossibly soft
Abel was speechless. And yet you won’t let her eat what she likes?
Lately<b>, </b>whenever Abraham had to stay out, he’d call the house just to make sure she ate.
And if she didn’t behave, he’d rush back himself.
Abraham took off his coat and handed it to Abel “Tell Louis we have no ns to export our mineral resources
Abel froze as he <b>took </b>the coat. No ns? But hadn’t they just been discussing diversifying overseas!
At first, even he thought Louis was a decent candidate.
What changed! He didn’t dare guess at Abraham’s reasoning, so he simply nodded. “Got it. I’ll inform him
Abraham didn’t say another word and made <b>his </b>way toward the dining rool
Ste <b>was </b>sitting at the table, staring dejectedly into a pot of clear soup, visibly disappointed.
Abraham sat down beside her, reaching out to ruffle her soft hair. “What’s wrong
“How can this be good!”
Not a single chili ke in sight. They said she could have soup, and now he was lying!
<b>Abraham </b>gave a low hum. “It’s healthier this way.”
Ste huffed. “Having it once in a while won’t kill me. It’s not like it’ll ruin my health.”
Abraham said. “You used to <b>have </b>it every week. That’s not once in a while, is it?”
Ste pouted and shot him a look full of resentment.
A servant stepped forward and respectfully handed <b>Abraham </b>a hot, sterilized towel.