Chapter 176
Her fingers paused on the phone screen.
She finally canceled the ride-hailing order.
She opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.
As Anna Ross fastened her seatbelt, she glimpsed Adrian Sinclair's tense profile.
She knew further argument was pointless.
Silence filled the car.
She turned to watch the flowing nightscape outside.
Neon lights streaked long bands across the window.
If those things hadn't happened.
They would be very happy now.
Seeing others in pairs.
Always brought a fine, sharp pain to her heart.
But time would eventually heal everything.
The familiar outline of the residential area gradually came into view.
"Just stop here," Anna said softly.
The car pulled over smoothly.
She unbuckled her seatbelt. "Thank you for driving me back."
The sound of a car door opening came from behind.
Adrian stepped out with his long legs.
The streetlight stretched his shadow tall and slender.
It completely blocked her path.
"Aren't you going back?" she asked hesitantly.
He raised an eyebrow, studying her. "I'll walk you to your door."
His tone left no room for refusal.
Anna remembered the last unexpected incident.
Her fingertips tightened slightly.
But thinking Sophia Roscente could return anytime.
She felt somewhat reassured.
The elevator mirror reflected their figures standing side by side.
They reached the apartment door.
She turned, blocking the lock. "I'm here now."
Adrian leaned against the wall with a light laugh. "Aren't you going to invite me in for tea?"
She bit her lip and opened the door.
The moment she stepped into the foyer, she heard the lock click.
A man's็ฝ็ญchest pressed against her from behind.
He pinned her against the cold door.
Her wrists were pulled above her head.
Breath smelling of alcohol brushed past her ear.
Anna looked up in panic. "What are you doing?"
"What lovers do," he whispered, biting her earlobe.
His bottomless eyes were darker than the night.
Unspoken exclamations were swallowed by hot kisses.
She struggled to turn her head away.
But he gripped her waist and pulled her back into his embrace.
"Don't move," he said, increasing pressure punitive.
Anna froze instantly.
Her long lashes trembled as she closed her eyes.
Letting him claim and conquer.
Familiar sensations made her gradually surrender.
Clumsy responses invited more intense demands.
Erratic breaths echoed through the living room.
He suddenly scooped her up horizontally.
Warm bedroom light outlined their ambiguous silhouettes.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, sinking into the mattress.
Shirt buttons popped off.
A cool palm caressed her trembling skin.
"Adrian..." Her voice choked with tears.
The man chuckled lowly, kissing her collarbone.
His fingertips trailed down her waistline.
He grasped her slender ankles and gently parted them.