Chapter 89: Chapter 89

" I know I made a mistake. “ he admitted, crestfallen “ But, if you really want to leave me… And, if you're going to do it while being mad at me, then at least I want you to know the real reason why you should be mad at me. Because, believe me Charlie, I never thought about giving up on our marriage. " Morgan assured " On the contrary, everything I did, however selfish it was, was because I was afraid that our marriage would come to an end and you would leave me, even if there were still months to go before that actually happened. So I thought that maybe if I hid this second dispute process as much as possible and managed to keep you by my side for a little while longer... Then maybe I could make you fall in love with me, too, not just me. to wish.

“And I'm not saying this to try and force you to be with me. “ he assured her, after a long moment of silence, in which Charlie still looked too stunned to speak “Now I realize how selfish and unfair it was of me to hide from you the fact that I could earn my freedom before I was 21 and rob you of the possibility to start living your life the way you always wanted. But I just couldn't allow you to take me out of your life without knowing how I truly feel about you. “ he hugged her tightly one last time, before finally forcing his arms to let her go “Now… You already know everything. And if you still want a divorce, I'll give it to you in peace, I promise. And I also promise that I won't stalk you or try to screw up your future relationships or anything like that. I just want you to be happy. “ Morgan said, trying not to let on how her heart was breaking at that moment “ And know that if you ever need me or want to continue our friendship, I will be here, waiting for you.

Saying that, with the aim of proving to her that everything he had said was the purest truth, Morgan started to take a step back, to allow her to continue her way to the door... But he was surprised by her hands. on his shoulders, holding him in place tightly.

“You…” she gasped, between her teeth, her burning expression filled with a feeling he didn't know how to name “You big idiot… I don't know whether to strangle you right here or leave you naked one more time…

" What...? he was about to question, confused, when she literally threw herself at him, wrapping her arms around his neck and crushing her lips against his in a way that reminded him of their first kiss so many months ago.

However, that thought came and went at the speed of a blink of an eye, as, in the next moment, he had already completely surrendered to her kiss and the hope it had awakened in him, unable to think of anything else that if it weren't for her sweet perfume or the softness of her mouth. For some time, he just held her in his embrace and prolonged the kiss, never wanting this moment to end. However, against her wishes, the lack of air ended up forcing them to separate, even if only a little and, with his chest twisting with anticipation, he watched her take a deep breath to speak again.

“Do you have any idea how many times I dreamed of hearing you say you loved me? “ she half growled and half laughed, leaning her forehead against his “I spent not only two long years, but mostly the last few months, thinking I was going to go crazy, because I had you in my bed, but I didn't know if I would be able to make you love me. love too! “ she exclaimed, exasperated “ And now you're saying that you've always felt the same way about me and that I didn't need to spend so much time in anguish, let alone plotting a thousand plans of seduction? Damn... I think I'm really going to strangle you...

“Feel... The same? “Was all he was able to make out of everything she had said, as a hesitant, cheerful smile spread across her face “You… You mean…?

" Yes, my stupid and wonderful husband..." she laughed between new tears, which this time seemed to be of happiness " I've loved you since the day you held me in your arms right after you met me, even though I ruined your suit with the water from that spring. And I loved you more every day, especially all the times you cared for me, supported me and tried to protect me, even when you didn't have to... " she wrinkled her nose, amused " You think you needed to keep me with you for me to fall in love, you fool? Wasn't it obvious that I was completely crazy about you from the first time I pulled you into a kiss? Honestly, how could you even think that I...

But he didn't wait for her to finish, pulling her close to him, but joining their mouths in something that wasn't just a kiss. It was the last proof he needed to believe that she truly loved him. And, right there, in the middle of the office, he knew it was all true. Not because he felt something different in the way she was kissing him at that moment, but because it had been like that between them since the beginning. Because they loved each other from the beginning, but damned fate had chosen to make them suffer for two long years, largely because of Morgan's own cowardice...

“Why didn't you tell me sooner? “She gasped that question, as soon as they separated, as if she had read his thoughts “Do you know how much heartache and lonely nights you could have saved? For us both?

“Because I'm a coward. “ he smiled, apologetically “ And you? Why didn't you tell me? “He returned her questioning, not in an accusatory tone, but because he was sincerely curious.

“ Have you ever seen how it feels when you are confronted with something that is beyond your comfort zone? Like, I don't know, a girl in lingerie walking through your house? “ she laughed “ I had to be careful or my seduction plan was going to end up making you run for the mountains. Or worse, have a heart attack and leave me a widow.

“I'd like to say you're wrong…” he mumbled, amused “But I can't…

" Forget it! Damn, I'm not dreaming, am I? “She moved her fingers all over his face, like she was afraid he'd go up in a smokescreen or something. “Do you really love me? Do you want to stay married to me? I mean, not exactly married..." she hastened to amend "This whole thing was a little sudden, of course, but we can just start dating, for now...

" Is playing? “ he growled, pressing his body to hers, making her moan “ You are my wife! And now that I know you love me too, I'm going to start giving that hot little ass a good spanking every time you dare talk about divorce, you naughty little girl.

“As long as you let me do the same to you…” she purred, rubbing against his chest.

"Shit, I wish I was home so badly…" he growled, squeezing the soft flesh of her ass between his hands, wanting to get her naked again.

“Take me there, then! It'll be our first time as a real couple, theoretically. “ she laughed, delighted “ We have a lot to celebrate. And…” her face suddenly became guilty “I'm sorry I said all that to you. It's just... I was so hurt to think that you might still think of me like you used to... I mean, like I always thought you did...

“Don't worry about it, honey. It's water under the bridge now. “ he soothed her, kissing her temple “ But, can you tell me where you got that copy of the court order? " Morgan wanted to know, curious " She left just an hour ago and Hiroshi barely had time to see the email from our lawyers warning about... " he stopped suddenly, suddenly remembering a crucial matter, which had ended for get out of her mind, after everything that had happened in the last few minutes.

“Oh, uh…” Charlie stammered, while he was still paralyzed “You know, after you left I was alone and then Samantha showed up talking shit as usual. And I know I shouldn't have listened to her, but...

“Wait, what? “ he gasped, feeling ice run through his veins “ Samantha was here? And did she come close to you? “ he touched her face with both hands, panicked.

“I said she shouldn't be here. “ Charlie rolled her eyes, disgusted “ But it looks like she bribed her security guards or something...

" What the fuck! “He pulled her with him to the intercom that was on top of her desk“ I have to call the head of our security immediately ...

" Hey! Calm! “ she caressed his chest, not understanding “ I hate her too, but we can take care of it tomorrow...

“No, we can't, dear. “ he denied, wondering how he could break this news to her “Remember when I told you that I opened this second contestation of your father's will because there were inconsistencies in the way Samantha handled everything? Well, I gave the lawyers carte blanche to do a thorough investigation into everything pertaining to the case and just today... They found out that Samantha bribed the coroner who performed her father's autopsy... So it wouldn't appear on the affidavit. of death that he was poisoned.

" What? “You…you mean Samantha…” Charlie's lips quivered, seeming unable to finish the sentence.

“Everything leads to believe so. “ Morgan wailed, hugging her even tighter “ For that, I don't want her near you at all. If she was capable of murdering her own husband, it is very likely that she would be willing to do anything to cover up what she did. Damn, I can't believe she's been in this building…” he growled, putting the intercom to his ear.

“What the…” Charlie choked out, clearly torn between horror and hatred “Before I thought Samantha must be left destitute for what she tried to do to the shelter… But now I want to make sure she rots away in jail for what he did to my father...

“ Oh, I don't like places that are so unhygienic... “ the voice that came from the door made them freeze, although the sound of high heels on the carpet, approaching them, only increased “ Personally, I prefer more places cozy places like Paris or Milan.

" Samantha...! Morgan snarled, hiding Charlie behind him before he even turned and faced Samantha, who was standing quietly in the center of her office, the door closed behind her...

And a gun pointed in their direction.