Chapter 78: Chapter 78

Without so much as a second glance in his direction, Samantha was out the door, her stiletto heels clicking loudly across the floor, so hard was she stepping, surely on account of anger. However, Charlie remained firmly where she was, pretending to be impassive, until he finally watched her figure disappear completely inside a luxurious car. It was only then that she allowed herself to give in to the dizzying emotions that had gripped her all morning, making her feel a little dizzy. And she certainly would have given in to her shaky legs and fallen to the ground if Morgan hadn't noticed her state and put his arms around her waist to steady her.

" Are you well? “ he asked, worried, but didn't give Charlie a chance to answer, splicing one sentence after another, looking nervous “I... I know you asked me not to use my money to resolve this situation, Charlie, but... After my lawyers found out that Samantha was responsible for that proposed purchase, I couldn't help myself. Not when I knew she was doing all this for revenge...

“Is that the emergency you had to deal with this morning? “Charlie noticed, widening his eyes in delight, but Morgan seemed to take her expression the other way, as he swallowed hard, as if he was feeling guilty.

" Yes. I found out earlier today and immediately went to prepare a proposal that surpassed hers. “ he said, with a sigh “ I just couldn't live with knowing that I let her harm you, Vivian and all those poor animals. I'm sorry for breaking my promise, and I know you'll be right to be mad at me, Charlie, but please understand that I only did it because...

Grabbing him by the tie so she could pull him to her, Charlie shut him up with a long, slow kiss, in which she memorized every movement of his tongue and reveled in the taste of his soft lips, until finally she had to pull away from him, when both were heavily panting.

“What are you apologizing for? “ she asked, still out of breath, and with a passionate smile in front of his surprised face “ For making the simplest and most responsible decision, which is what I should have done from the beginning? Or for saving the shelter, which is one of the things I love most in my life, from Samantha's hands?

“ So…” he cracked an equally hopeful and hesitant smile “Does that mean you're not mad at me?

“Does it look like I'm mad at you? “ she laughed and pulled him back into a warm kiss, which this time was interrupted by the clearing of a male voice.

“Uh... Well, Mr. Sullivan, since it looks like everything is settled here..." Mr. O'Brien smiled nervously, looking as if he didn't quite know how to act in the situation. "I think I'd better get going. But before that... About what Mrs. Manson said...

“Don't worry, Mr. O'Brien. “ Morgan cut him off right away, quite assuredly “I'll make sure you keep your job, you can be sure.

" I thank. “ the man heaved a deeply relieved sigh and pulled an envelope from the middle of the pile of papers he was still holding, handing it to Morgan “ Anyway, here's the deed to the premises and all other documents pertaining to ownership. Thank you for doing business with our bank and have a good night.

“I accompany you, Mr. O'Brien. “ Hiroshi offered, smiling at Charlie, Morgan, Vivian and Jack, before following the banker out the door. See you tomorrow morning, Mr. Sullivan.

“So this is the paper that says this place is ours now? “ Jack asked, looking down at the envelope in Morgan's hands once the two men were gone. “I mean, does it belong to you, Mr. Sullivan... Oh, shit, you get it! “ he laughed nervously, looking like he was barely containing himself with so much excitement “ It's the certainty that the shelter is safe and we will never have to go through a hell like this again!

“Yes, Jack, you're right. “ Morgan nodded, taking a set of papers from the manila envelope and starting to leaf through them, until she seemed to find what she was looking for. “And, if Vivian doesn't mind, I wish Charlie could be the first to check the document.

“ I think it's very fair. Vivian immediately agreed, surprising Charlie.

" But..." Charlie hesitated, facing her best friend full of concern "Vivian, you are the founder of this place...

“It's okay, Charlie. “ she interrupted, looking truly calm “ From the moment the debts started piling up and I realized that the situation with the mortgage was reaching an irreversible situation, I resigned myself to the fact that I would soon no longer own this place. My only wish lately has been for him to go into the hands of someone who understands their importance and can love these animals as much as I do. “ Vivian smiled, gently squeezing Charlie's hands “And you have no idea how relieved I am that that wish came true. Also, why should I be feeling insecure? I will still continue to run the shelter exactly as I did before. Or aren't you planning on kicking my ass now that I'm not the boss anymore? “Her friend joked, making Charlie laugh, between tears of joy.

“You will always be the boss around here. Charlie wrapped her in a tight hug.

“Now…” Morgan smiled as they broke apart, again offering Charlie the deed “Want to do the honors?

“Of course, Mr. Sullivan. " she joked, wiping the tears that had accumulated and taking the paper " From now on, it will always be a pleasure to obey the new owner of the shelter... " but that sentence froze inside her throat the moment her eyes they landed on the first lines of the document and she realized which name was written in the place that spoke about the owner of the land “But... Why... Why is it my name that is here?

“ When Morgan called me this morning to let me know that he was going to buy the land to prevent Samantha from doing it first…” Vivian took the floor, not looking the least bit surprised “The two of us talked and decided that since it was likely that the bank would not accept me as the owner again because of my debts, the best option was to put the shelter in the hands of someone who is not only a future veterinarian, but who I was sure would take care of these animals with her life.

“Wait, did you... Did you know he was going to do that? she gasped in shock.

“ In my defense, I wanted to let you know the moment you arrived, but Vivian stopped me. “ Jack explained “She said it was very likely that you would feel even worse if we didn't let you sign the petition.

“I… I… Damn, I hate to admit you're right. “ Charlie gasped, still feeling completely bewildered, as she looked at the paper again “But then that… That means…

“Her dream came true. “ Morgan said, making her look away to his affectionate smile “Now the shelter is yours and you can make it grow as much as you want. With the added that this all happened a year in advance” he chuckled, looking like he was having a lot of fun with her gaping jaw “So are you happy honey?

Still overcome with shock, Charlie kept looking away between the paper in her hands and the people around her, until she started to feel the tears of joy running down her cheeks again and reaching the wide delighted smile that she hadn't even seen before. realized that it had opened. In another burst of pure joy, she threw herself back into Morgan's arms, showering his face with wet, eager kisses.

" Thanks. Thanks. Thanks. “ he repeated over and over again, while Morgan laughed “You are the best husband in the world!

“All I care about is that I can make you the happiest wife in the world“He murmured, before grabbing her chin and pulling her into another smoldering kiss, this time full of lust and obscene promises that Charlie wanted to make come true as soon as possible.

“They know we're still here, don't they? “ Jack's mocking voice brought them back to reality, making them separate, a little embarrassed.

“Leave them alone. “Charlie saw Vivian elbow him, although she looked to be enjoying herself as much as he was. “Listen, why don't the lovebirds go home? Today was a day full of emotions for all of us and we need to rest. “His friend suggested, with an exhausted but still content sigh “You three can go, actually. I'll stay a little longer and close everything. Vivian said, her voice perfectly calm, but once she lifted her head to look around, Charlie noticed the discreet glint of tears of relief in her eyes and knew she wanted to be alone so she could put some of that joy in. out too.

" This is a good idea. “ Charlie agreed, linking his arm in Morgan's, with a suggestive look.

“Spare me the details. “ Jack pretended to throw up “ Let's go, before you decide to thank us in front of us.

Leaving a very smiling Vivian at the shelter, the three of them walked out the door and Charlie barely had time for Jack to say goodbye and turn his back on them, before attacking Morgan a series of kisses, which almost made him fall against the car.

“ You are the most wonderful husband in the world! Did I already tell you this? “ she nuzzled his neck with her lips, making his skin crawl.

“Not in the last three seconds. “ he half laughed and half groaned, letting go of her just enough to open the passenger door and get her inside.

“ Well, then let me say it again... “ she hugged him around the neck and pressed her mouth against his as soon as he appeared in the driver's seat “ You are the most wonderful, incredible and extraordinary man and husband that exists in this world. world... " she continued running kisses down his jaw, while caressing his chest " Do you think we can stop at that point on the road again? I don't know if I can wait until we get home...

“ Have you noticed that strong emotions are a great aphrodisiac for you? “He teased, moaning a little as she moved one hand down to his pants, caressing the place where his cock was starting to swell“ But, to answer her question, no. That was an extreme day and I won't risk it again that someone might end up seeing you come. “ to her surprise, there was not only protectiveness in that phrase of his, but also possessiveness “ And this is for my eyes only.

“But what a responsible husband I have. But, well…" Still running her hand over his growing erection, Charlie licked her lips at length, with a seductive smile, "We could do something a little more discreet, while we're on the way home…" She hoped he would. refused too, however, after a second, he just opened a smile as naughty as hers.

“Tell me more about it…"

“Actually…” Practically laying her head in his lap, Charlie started to unbuckle his belt “I think I'd rather show it."