Chapter 709 I Won’t Let Go
The evening breeze carried a chill that bit into her skin.
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The cold sensation snapped Tess back to her senses, and she immediately struggled to <b>push </b>him away.
“Abel! Let go of me!”
Mindful of La sleeping inside, she could only protest in a hushed voice, her arms braced against Abel’s shoulders as she tried to put distance between them.
Abel watched her struggle, his usually soulful eyes now brimming with hurt.
“Why? I won’t let go!”
Something defiant had been triggered in him. Abel bit down on his lip and tightened his hold.
Hearing this, Tess felt her temper re. She raised her hand and pped his arm hard, determined to force him to release her.
Abel winced at the pain, but only bit his lip harder, refusing to loosen his grip on her shoulders.
Unable to break free, Tess swung her palm up, this time aiming straight for Abel’s gaunt, handsome face<i>. </i>
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The sharp, crisp sound cut through the silence.
Tess froze.
He didn’t <i>even </i>try to dodge?
Her lips parted, about to say something, her hand now still. But before she could speak, teardrops fell like rain onto the back of her hand
Tess’s heart skipped at the feel of that tear.
Abel leaned down and buried his face in the curve of her neck without a word.
“Why don’t you want me?”
His voice cracked with a sob, and his tears fell like rain, pooling in the hollow of her
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corbone.
Tess’s fingers went rigid, her hands frusen in a new
“Abel
Her voice dropped low, her brow furrowing witting
But Abel seemed beyond caring
He clutched desperately at the fabricant her west
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The sound rang out sharply.
“Let go.
Her voice was cold, carrying an unmistakable chill tale om for argument.
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Abel’s whole body shuddered, his hear going min
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His entire back was trembling, and Tess could feel every menun
“I won’t!”
He buried his face in her shoulder and let ou a mush
Tess felt a headacheing on. She had never seen hell lose canal like mis
“What’s going on, Tess?”
Chapter 709 I Won’t Let Go
Suddenly, a worried voice approached, apanied by the tap of a came and for Bone
Olivia had heard themotion from Tess’s ron and hurried out to see what was happening. She certainly hadn’t expected to find this
The corner of her mouth twitched, and she stood rooted to the spot, unware what expresén
to wear.
“You’re… the Shaw boy?”
Tess felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her from head to toe. She thot a fuck he still clinging to her, and patted his shoulder, signaling him to stand up
But Abel ignored herpletely, staying hunched over with his face pressed against her
Tess was at her wit’s end. Combined with Olivia standing right there watching like she had front–row seats to a show, all Tess wanted was to disappear.
“Fine. I want you.”
She let out a sigh and forced the words out under her breath.
Just a temporary solution–that’s all this was.
Tess pressed her lips together in resignation. The moment she lifted her eyes, she met Olivia’s amused gaze, and had no choice but to look away again.
“Really?”
Abel, who had been struggling and carrying on just moments ago, finally went <b>still</b>. He lifted his head, his tear–filled eyes reflecting nothing but Tess’s impassive face.
But his fingers still gripped the hem of her shirt at her waist.
“Mm.”
Tess rubbed her forehead and gave a reluctant hum.
“I don’t believe you.”
Abel let out a cold huff, but he did stop making a scene, straightening up slightly.
His tall frame cast a long shadow that fell over Tesspletely.
Tess didn’t even know what to do with her hands anymore. Behind them came the sound of Olivia’s cane tapping closer.
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Chapter 709 I Won’t Let Go
“Care to exin?”
The two of them stood side by side as Olivia approached, a smile ying on her lips.
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Abel finally came back to himself. His right hand released its grip and moved behind his back, but his left hand still held onto the corner of Tess’s shirt.
“Mrs. Larson.”
He gave a polite nod in greeting.
But Olivia cut him off with a wave of her hand, her sharp gaze fixed on him. “It’s almost dark out. How exactly did you get in here?”
A flush of embarrassment crept across Abel’s face. He pressed his lips together and didn’t dare answer.
Sara Lili
<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.