Chapter 783
That evening, after I finished my shower in the guest room, I was about to head to the master bedroom when I heard someone talking on the phone inside.
Edward’s voice was full of anger. “Why did you apply for a transfer to Shaville?”
“You went to school there? That’s your reason? Don’t tell me you’ve got some kind of attachment to Shaville?”
“Jeffrey Jennings will never sign off on this.”
“Ryan, you should focus on building your career in Braylin. Moving to Shaville is a bad idea,” Edward said angrily.
“You’re doing this for her, aren’t you?” Edward’s voice suddenly shot up. “What’s more important to you, your career or your love life? Can’t you see that yet?”
“Step aside? Ryan, do you really think love is some kind of game? You think if I just give up, she’ll be yours just like that?”
Standing outside the door, I felt a chill run down my spine as I listened to their conversation.
I couldn’t take it anymore and headed downstairs.
After a while, as I was scrolling through my work emails downstairs, Edward came down clutching his phone.
I acted like nothing had happened and gave him a smile. “It’s late, wanna call it a night?”
Edward switched off the living room lights, and the room grew dimmer.
He dropped onto the couch next to me, looking weighed down. He leaned his head back against the seat and just sat there for a moment.
“Is everything okay? Did something happen?” I asked softly, concern in my voice.
Edward didn’t say anything. He just turned and pulled me close on the couch, pressing me down as he kissed me.
I knew he was upset, so I responded softly to his kiss, letting him take the lead until his hands slipped under my pajamas.
“Edward…” I gasped, startled. ‘Is he really going to do this here?’ I wondered.
“Let me, okay?” Edward murmured, his voice gentle as he tried to soothe me.
I still didn’t know how to react. Tonight, Edward seemed overwhelmed by something heavy inside.
I knew he was upset because of Ryan, and tonight, he was using me to vent all that pent-up frustration.
But… when did I become the one he takes it out on?
Seeing I didn’t answer, Edward just held me tighter, his kisses growing more passionate and his movements more urgent.
My mind went completely blank as Edward switched up his moves again and again, only stopping when he was finally satisfied. Then he pulled me close, trailing kisses all over me.
I went back upstairs and took another shower, my mind slowly coming back from the daze of earlier.
Edward was obviously jealous. He always says he trusts me, but as soon as Ryan said he was coming to Shaville, Edward got jealous all over again.
Is this really trust?‘ I thought to myself.
After my shower, I stepped out to find Edward standing in the hallway. He still had that lingering, intimate scent from earlier. He hadn’t showered, but he was holding a cigarette.
He rarely smoked. In all the time I’d been with him, I’d only seen him smoke twice. Tonight was the third time.
“What’s wrong? Still not feeling better?” I asked.
Edward’s dark eyes locked onto mine, and he suddenly apologized. “I’m sorry, Victoria. I was a bit rough earlier.”
“Can you tell me why?” I hoped he’d be honest with me.
But Edward just looked into my eyes and said, “It’s nothing. Just some work stuff. It won’t happen again.”
My heart sank. Edward was lying.
He couldn’t even bring himself to tell me Ryan was transferring to Shaville.
‘Where’s the trust?’ I wondered.
Since he wouldn’t tell me, I didn’t push. I gave him a faint smile. “Edward, I think I want to sleep at my own place tonight.”
Edward paused, then suddenly stepped forward and pulled me into his arms, his voice low and pleading, “Don’t go. Just stay here with me tonight, please?”
I squeezed my eyes shut and nodded. “Okay.”
That night, Edward’s arm stayed wrapped around my waist. He held me close, as if he was terrified of losing me.