She accepted his affection, her eyes closed.
But Brian restrained himself.
Admiring her captivating face, he fought his rising desire.
He wanted her to know this reconciliation wasn’t about physical want.
His love was both of the flesh and the soul.
They clung to one another in silence, seeking serenity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThen, the calm was broken by the ring of Brian’s phone.
Cradling Rosalynn in his embrace, he lounged on the couch and accepted the call.
“Go on.”
“Mr. Hughes, I’ve taken the samples to the lab. We expect results within three days, at most,” Edwin
informed.
“Keep a close watch on the process,” Brian instructed.
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“I’ll be vigilant, rest assured,” Edwin assured him.
After a brief silence, Edwin added, “Also, our team has located Kennedi. Should we arrange her return
to the country?”
Kennedi was found?
With a sidelong look at Rosalynn, Brian commanded, “If Kennedi’s been found, then yes, bring her
back.”
At the mention of “Kennedi”, Rosalynn’s heart skipped a beat.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Are you searching for Kennedi?” she asked.
Brian affirmed with a nod.
“She nearly took your life. I won’t let her off easily.”
Rosalynn bit her lip, pleading, “Please, let her be. Barlow owed her one and wished for us to leave her
alone.”
Observing the sorrow in her gaze, Brian squeezed her shoulder reassuringly.
“Alright, we’ll honor his request.”
To Edwin, he said “Edwin, release Kennedi but warn her against returning to Wragos.”
“Understood, Mr. Hughes.”