Chapter 18
My body instantly froze in place. Just from the sound of his voice, I could feel the anger radiating from Harlan.
I had no idea why he was so mad
Before I could figure it out, my wrist was suddenly grabbed tightly by Harlan. He yanked hard, throwing me off balance. Pain shot through my ankle, and cold sweat broke out all over my body.
He forcibly sore me away from Lucas. Has icy eyes locked onto me, the smoldering fire within them making my heart tremble.
It had been a long time since I’d seen him this angry
My heartbeat faltered for a moment. Then, in a chilling voice. Harlan questioned me, “Charlene, how surprising, Your ankle hurts so much that you can barely walk, yet you can run over to hug a man?”
I didn’t respond, my panicked gaze shifting to Lucas.
I was afraid he’d misunderstand, so I was eager to explain. But just as he turned around, my mind went blank
This man wain’s Lucas. Aside from the shape of his eyes, he looked nothing like him
Maybe I had mistaken him for Lucas because I wanted to see Lucas badly
The flicker of hope in my heart suddenly disappeared. The man seemed momentarily stunned, too, though not because of me
A moment later, he smiled at Harlan “Brother, what are you doing here?”
Brother!
He was Harlan’s brother?
I instinctively turned to look at Harlan. His expression remained indifferent. He didn’t say anything, and his grip on my wrist only tightened.
The man in the white coat chuckled. “You must be Harlan’s girlfriend. Be careful next time–don’t mistake me for my brother, though we do look quite similar
Hearing his teasing tone, I forced a stiff smile and struggled to explain. “Harlan and aren’t-
Before I could finish, Harlan’s cold voice cut in, “She’s not my girlfriend.”
His eyes bore into me as he added, “She doesn’t deserve to be
With that, he pulled me away, turning on his heel. His brother called after him, “Harlan, at least take her to register first. Her ankle looks really
swollen.”
Harlan ignored him entirely, dragging me toward the corner of the hallway. His voice was frigid. “Seems like you’re not feeling much pain. I guess you don’t need to see a doctor after all”
I had no energy to argue with him. Instead, I replied flatly, “Let go of me
His grip only tightened. “What? If I let go now, are you going to run back to my father’s bastard chuld?
It turned out hat guy was Harlan’s father’s bastard child.
No wonder Harlan treated him so coldly.
My antude enraged h
him. He hoisted me over his shoulder and strode toward the hospital exit,
My domach was pressed against his shoulder, making me unbearably uncomfortable. I could only warn him in a low voice, “Harlan, stop this
Havour wasicy. Td advise you not to struggle unless you want to fall.”
I was beyond frustrated. “What exactly are you trying to do!”
He stuffed me into the car, leaning in close before slamning the door shut with force.
ly tight. His armis caged me in, leaving me nowhere to escape. His scent overwhelmed my senses, driving
The space nude the car was suffocatingly tigh me to the brink of insanity
I pushed against füm, but he easily pinned me again
7:10 PM
Chapter is
He didn’t say a word. His dark, brooding gaze lingered on me for a moment before he grabbed both of my wrists with one hand. His other hand moved down, unbuttoning my shirt one by one,
His fingertips were cold against my skin, sending a violent shudder through my body.
“Harlan, what are you doing!” I yelled at him.
He sneered. “Charlene, aren’t you desperate for a man! You can do anything for money. But let me tell you, hooking up with my father’s bastard son won’t get you into my family”
I stared at him in shock, rage rising within me. “How could you think of me like that?”
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