Stella’s heart tightened. She held Jasper’s hand and asked anxiously, “Why are you so stubborn?”
“Don’t you think that you’re the stubborn one? What you think is right might not be right,” Jasper Milton said in a low voice.
“But you have to take responsibility as a father. You have a son with Bettany. You need to think about your future together instead of wasting your time on a good-for-nothing person like me.” Stella Grace said furiously.
“Although that child was not what I wanted, he is still my biological son, so I will take care of him and protect him. I will perform my duty as a father. These things are not in conflict of me pursuing you,” Jasper slashed back at her.
“How many times do I have to say it in order for you to understand, it’s impossible for you to…” Before she could finish her sentence, Jasper kissed her lips again and swallowed the words she was going to say.
“Knock knock knock.” There was a knock on the door.
Stella glimpsed at the door, panic flashed through her eyes, and her back became stiff.
“Stella, who are you talking to?” Frederick Addington heard voices inside and asked in suspicion.
Stella looked at Jasper and was very angry. She threw a heavy punch towards his chest.
He took the punch and held her hand. “I’ll come to see you in two days. Remember to call me if you need anything.”
He kissed her on the lips once again, got up, and walked out through the window.
“Stella.” Frederick shouted. “Stella.”
She thought that Frederick was going to break through the door. “Wait a minute.” She said towards the closed door.
She picked up a bottle of wine from the wine cabinet and opened it. She took a big gulp and poured some on her body. Then she went to the bathroom and poured half of the bottle into the sink. Then, she placed the bottle on the bedside table and opened the door.
Frederick looked at her flushed face and asked, “Were you drinking?”
“Yeah.” She responded.
He looked around the room and found that there was no one else except Stella. “Who were you talking to just now?”
“Do you have a problem with me talking to myself?” She looked at him with droopy eyes.
He saw the mobile phone that she had thrown onto the bedside table. He picked it up and found that it was turned off.
He turned on her cell phone and checked her call log, but there were no notifications.
He believed it.
“What were you talking about to yourself? I can be a good listener.”He put down her cell phone and said.
She didn’t want to tell him anything. But she knew that if she didn’t say anything, it would only make her look as if she was guilty, and Frederick would only suspect her more.
“I was practicing my swearing,” She said in a low voice.
Frederick glanced at her from top to bottom. “With your eloquence now, do you still need to practice scolding others?”
“Are you praising me?” She asked.
The corners of his lips twitched. He entered her room and sat on the sofa. “You can throw them at me. I’ll listen and give you some guidance as well.”
“I can’t scold you now.” She said with a look of embarrassment.
He suddenly smiled. “Why are you so cute? How could you practice scolding others in the dead of night?”
“My head is starting to hurt and I want to sleep.” She asked Frederick to leave. She did not look at him because she felt guilty. She placed the wine bottle back into the cabinet.
Frederick held her from behind and took a deep breath. Smelling the wine’s aroma on her body, he said in a hoarse voice, “Stella, now that I’ve entered your room, I don’t want to leave anymore.”
She frowned.
Frederick and Jasper were very similar in some aspects. Was that why they couldn’t become close friends? Because they’re like polarities repelling each other?
It was too dangerous to stay in the same room with Frederick, more so if they were on the same bed. Even if she used the excuse that she’s on her period this time, it would not be a viable option in the long run. If she let him in this time, she would not be able to refuse him in the future.
“I can’t fall asleep with another person around.” She refused.
“Then don’t lock the door. I’ll wait until you fall asleep and come in then. Stella, you have to get used to me being by your side. We still have a very long way to go.” He said softly and licked her reddish earlobe.
Stella’s whole body trembled. She covered her ears and looked at him with disgust.
The corners of his lips curled upwards and said, “Ah, so that’s your sensitive spot.”
“Frederick Addington, could you please sleep outside?” She let out a sigh.
“No, I can’t.” He decisively refused.
Neither giving him the cold shoulder nor being nice worked at all. Stella was getting fed up.
“Use the room then. I’ll sleep outside.” She walked towards the door.
He held her hand and said in a helpless tone, “You should give me a deadline. Stella Grace, I’ve been really patient.”
“Three months then,” She said.
His eyes became cold. “Don’t you dare tell me that you’re planning to leave me three months later.”
He guessed it correctly. Stella felt even guiltier and her breathing became inconsistent.
“Do you think I could get away from you?” She asked, forcing herself to remain calm.
He held her hand and pressed it against his abdomen.
It was as hot as a cigarette, it felt like it was going to burn her palm.
She subconsciously pulled her hand away and looked at him with vigilance.
“Help me get it out. I don’t care how you do it, just get it out,” he said authoritatively.
She frowned and said, “Do it yourself.”
Frederick suddenly unbuckled his belt.
She hurried to the door.
He grabbed her arm.
She dared not look back.
“Come back,” he ordered.
She took a deep breath. In terms of physical strength, she was no match for Frederick.
She had her period to protect her this time, so she should be safe.
She turned around and looked at him.
His trousers had been unzipped, and his shirt was pulled out halfway. He looked incredibly intimidating. It was as if he would turn into a monster and swallow her at the very next moment.
“You have to give me some time to be ready. If I do it with you right after Jasper and I were just divorced, even I would feel that I was sl*tty, let alone others. I can’t do it,” Stella begged.
His eyes were locked on her tightly.
“Stella Grace, don’t you dare play tricks on me. I’ve agreed to your terms because I cherish you and want your love. But don’t take my trust for granted and treat me as a fool, do you understand?” he warned her.
She knew that he was a man of high EQ and IQ. If she so much as committed a tiny mistake and thereafter exposing her plan, she would never be able to escape from him.
“I’m still getting used to it. Although the progress is slow, but I have already tried my best,” She replied.
Frederick flicked her hand away. “Wait here.”
He walked into her bathroom.
Stella’s heart was still hanging in her throat. Her hands were shivering as she looked at the exit.
She could escape now, but what could she do then?
Frederick would never trust her anymore then.
With his ability, it would be easy for him to force her back.
She would had lost more than she had gained.
She had no choice but to bet on it again!
In the bathroom, Frederick caught a glimpse of the trash can and saw women’s supplies in it. She really was on her period. He washed his hands, turned around, and opened the door.
Stella was still there.