Chapter 2 Almost Exposed
After a year of managing my time with them, I had the routine down.
By day, I was Eric’s personal secretary.
By night, I was Samuel’s stand–in partner.
Balancing both relationships, my schedule was carefully organized.
“Glad you remembered, sweetheart. Otherwise, I would’ve been upset.”
I couldn’t stop myself from shivering.
Whenever Samuel was angry, the repercussions were severe.
I still recalled the last time I unintentionally upset him–I was in such a bad state that I couldn’t leave my bed for three whole days.
I had to request a week’s leave from Eric and nearly got caught by him.
Luckily, my period arrived soon after. Eric was aware of my dysmenorrhea, so I used it as a reason to cope.
If Eric had discovered the truth, it would have meant the end of everything.
Samuel wrapped his arms more tightly around my waist. I stood on my toes, shut my eyes, and leaned in to kiss him.
However, what I felt wasn’t Samuel’s gentle lips–it was a coarse, calloused hand.
Confused, I opened my eyes.
Samuel lifted his hand to cover his lips.
His gaze was fixed on my lips.
“Sweetheart, what’s happened to your lip? It’s swollen, like it’s been badly ravaged.”
I felt my body tense up.
Samuel’s coarse fingers gently traced my lower lip.
“From the looks of it, this must have occurred about 30 minutes ago…”
Samuel’s eyes turned sharp, and he gently questioned, “Sweetheart, you were meant to stay home and wait for me, weren’t you? You didn’t spend time with another man, did you?”
I took his hand and lightly kissed his fingertips.
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“I must have accidentally bitten it while eating earlier.
“Darling, why would I ever seek another man when you are all I need?”
My words carried an unspoken truth.
Samuel chuckled softly.
“Exactly. With me here, there’s no space for anyone else in your heart, right?”
Samuel grasped the back of my head and hungrily captured my breath in a kiss.
Samuel’s kisses were a stark contrast to Eric’s.
While Eric’s were soft and lingering, Samuel’s were fierce and intense.
As my knees buckled from the kiss, just when I was about to fall, Samuel stopped and caught me in his arms before I could reach the ground.
“Leave, I still have to cook…” I said, my breath uneven.
Samuel released me and gave a playful wink.
“Okay, sweetheart. I’ll go prepare our bed.”
Hearing that, my legs, which had just regained enough stability to support me, almost buckled once more.
Today marked Samuel’s birthday, and I couldn’t say no to anything he asked for.
It was clear that it would be a sleepless night tonight.
Like an exuberant puppy, Samuel embraced me, peppering me with kisses and playful bites.
“Sweetheart, is that men’s cologne you’re wearing?”
Samuel asked softly.
I must have caught the aroma from Eric when I was near him today.
His sense of smell was insane–just like a dog’s.
I tousled Samuel’s gentle curls and said with mock surprise, “Oh, how did you guess? I’ve been experimenting with men’s colognes lately. I intended to give one to you as a present.”
Samuel shook his head. “Not a fan of cologne–it makes me easier to detect on missions.”
However, after pausing for a moment, he added, “But if it’s from you, sweetheart, I might consider it.
“Besides, even if I’m detected, I can still accomplish the mission.”
I playfully pinched Samuel’s ear and complimented him.
“Darling, you’re incredible.”
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Samuel’s ears tinged pink, and a blush crept over his cheeks.
“Sweetheart, I can impress you even more.”
True to his word, that night, Samuel kept me awake for quite a while.
The next morning, when I awoke, his side of the bed had lost its warmth.
Samuel had left.
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