The Divorcee Who Shines

Chapter 18 Sealed Lips

Brendon stood at the elevator door, his eyes coldly fixed on her. Shannon ran over and hugged the man's arm, crying out, "Brendon..."

Shannon whimpered and pouted, tears streaming down her face without a word.

“Ranita, what did you do?" Brendon asked in a low angry tone.

“Brendon... don't blame Ranita. It wasn't intentional! She was probably just in a bad mood! The coffee wasn't hot, I'm fine and not hurt! I just beg Ranita not to be mad at me!" Shannon's eyes turned red like a pitiful bunny being bullied.

Ranita felt choked up inside.

“I spilled the coffee,” Ranita said with sunken eyes as she washed away her heartache repeatedly in an icy cave that shattered into pieces.

But when it came down to Brendon, she couldn't let go completely.

"It's okay... I'll head over right away!" After washing her face and changing into clean clothes, Ranita drove her car straight to Riverside Villa.

As soon as she walked through the door, Ranita saw Brendon lying on the couch, his white shirt slightly wrinkled, his sleeves rolled up, revealing a sturdy forearm. His collar was also open by two buttons exposing his slightly reddened neck and muscular chest.

"Brendon!" Ranita called out, but all she heard in response was heavy breathing.

Her heart ached as she went to get water to wash his face.

The man's fingers were long and distinct, and holding them made her feel safe. If only she could hold onto these hands for the rest of her life!

Before leaving, Ranita covered the man with a blanket and gave him some instructions, "Brendon, change your clothes. I left water and hangover medicine next to you. I'm leaving now."

As she turned around, he suddenly grabbed her wrist.

Ranita felt dizzy as he pulled her towards him. The smell of alcohol hit her as he kissed her passionately.

Their intertwined breaths turned into waves of heat that flushed Ranita's cheeks pink.

She wanted to break free from his embrace, but the more she loved Brendon, the more powerless she felt. She was like a small boat pushed onto the crest of a wave that would be engulfed no matter which direction it went in.

Ranita had no choice but to give in again to Brendon's unreasonable demands.

Suddenly! A wave of heat rushed over her ear as Brendon whispered, "Shannon..."