“In the mall, my mind went blank when the explosion occurred. When you showed up, all my memories came flashing back, including that piece of memory of me being hypnotized.”
With a self-deprecating smile, he went on saying, “How ridiculous! The culprit that messed with my memories turns out to be a little pocket watch.”
I felt slightly disappointed. “I thought you would remember the person who hypnotized you.”
Anthony held my shoulders, and his eyes bore straight into mine. “To a hypnotist, his pocket watch is as important as a violin to a violinist as they represent their identities. Besides, the carved pattern on the pocket watch is unique. That might be a useful clue. I believe we can find the hypnotist pretty soon.”
I felt unused to seeing the serious look on his face. “Anthony, actually, I find you more likable as the live- in son-in-law.”
Anthony was slightly bewildered by my remark that came out of nowhere. Nevertheless, he curled his lips while hugging me tighter. “If you wish, I can be the Stanhope family’s live-in son-in-law from now on. I’m just afraid that you might be sick of me being a jealous husband.”
“I won’t!” I shook my head. “You look more… real to me that way. I will be happy every day as long as you’re here by my side.”
Anthony’s tightened his arms around me. “Finally, I don’t need to feel your warmth and heartbeat in my dreams. I have you in my arms now,” he uttered in a deep and husky voice.
My face flushed scarlet at his sweet words. I buried my face deeper in his chest and started raking up the past in an attempt to hide my shyness, “You were still in a hypnotized state before I recovered my memories. At that time, you thought I was a heartless woman, and you couldn’t be happier if I could just get lost. How would you even dream about me?”
Anthony shook his head. He sounded tired as he spoke, “For the past few years, a woman’s figure kept appearing in my dreams every single night. When I tried to take a closer look at her face, a transparent wall would appear, stopping me from getting any closer. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t break the wall. It was only until I met you that I stopped having the same dream, and I could finally sleep well at night.”
At that moment, I couldn’t help but wonder if it was more agonizing to live without memories for six years or being haunted by nightmares while living like a puppet.
Fate had brought us together; nothing could separate us. If either one of us suffered, the other would feel the same as well.
I patted on Anthony’s back and decided to let bygones be bygones. “Let’s forget about it. You should get some sleep now.”
Hearing that, Anthony let go of me.
The next moment, before I had even realized it, the man had carried me in bridal style with my arms instinctively wrapped around his neck the moment he stood up.
As I looked up, my eyes met with his that were full of passion and desire. “W-What are you doing?”
“What do you think I’m doing?” With a calm expression, Anthony spoke up while he carried me into the bedroom, “When you were not around, Nicolas has always tried to set me up with other women.”
This was the first time I heard about it. Nevertheless, I said jokingly, “You’re talking about Thora, huh? Well, I know you. Careerwoman is not your type.”
Anthony halted in his steps. Casting his eyes downward, he stated, “Thora is just one of them. In fact, I would meet those ladies from the prominent families every month.”
Hearing that, I sneered, “It looks like you enjoyed life better when I was not around. I guess I’ve made the wrong decision in coming back.”
Hmph! Men only think with their d*cks!
With that, I pushed him hard on the chest, trying to get off of him.
Anthony briskly walked toward the bed. Then, he placed me on the bed before he climbed on top of me.
I struggled harder to push him away the moment I felt him pressing his lower body against mine. “Get off me, or I’ll call for help! John and the kids are here, so don’t disgrace yourself.”
Disregarding my warning, Anthony pinned my arms above my head. Fixing his eyes at me, he leaned closer and smiled faintly. “Sienna, you’re a mother of a six-year-old. How come you’re still so hot- tempered?”
“Hmph! Because I’m a woman.” Holding my head high, I retorted sarcastically, “You’re a generous man. You can give your love to a lot of women out there. Mr. Anthony, I’m not like you. There is only room enough to fit a man in my heart. Only the one who is loyal and faithful to me gets to hold the key to my heart. If the man fails to remain faithful, I will not hesitate to leave him.”
Anthony narrowed his eyes while the corner of his lips went up. “Are you done?”
As he spoke, I wished to wrench my hands free from his grasp. Yet, my effort was in vain. The man held my hands even tighter after finding out my intention.
Glaring at him, I said through gritted teeth, “I’m done. Now, get out! I won’t embarrass you in front of the kids.”
Anthony let out a chuckle. He then glanced at his hands that were gripping mine and teased, “Sienna, let me remind you that you’re the captive here. You’re at my mercy now. I’m the one who gets to call the shots, not you.”
His words rendered me speechless. I clenched my teeth and blustered, “Let go of me before you regret it.”
Before he could even react, I screamed out loud, “Help! Somebody, help… Mmph…”
The next moment, the man mashed his lips against mine. At that instant, I froze as my whole body was burning up by the flame of his passion.
When Anthony’s hand touched my waist, the tingling sensation brought me back to my senses. I mustered up enough strength and pulled out my hand. The next moment, I grabbed hold of his hand that was fondling my body.
Meanwhile, he was drowning me with his passionate kiss.
As I was catching my breath, I gasped out a warning, “Anth… Anthony! Stop, or I… I’ll call the kids over!”
There was little rationality left in that man. His kiss became ferocious, and his tongue easily found its way into my mouth.
I furrowed my brows and bit his tongue. At that instant, a metallic taste spread across my mouth.
Feeling the sharp pain, Anthony pulled himself away, looking angrily at me. Yet, the next moment, the anger in his eyes disappeared, replaced by a tinge of sadness. He then asked in a deep voice, “Must I admit that I’m not interested in any other woman, except you?”
In fact, I was only throwing a temper earlier. The atmosphere turned awkward at Anthony’s words.
I was at a loss, not knowing how to respond. Just then, Anthony once again moved closer to me. With a confident smile, he teased, “I have always remembered that I’m the live-in son-in-law. I am faithful even when you were not around. So, Mrs. Featherstone, you should reward me now.”
Hearing that, I felt a lump forming in my throat, and I swallowed my words.
Seeing that my attitude had softened, Anthony let go of my hand. He then cupped my face and kissed me affectionately.
The man’s breath was tickling my ears. Having no more doubts between us, I returned his kiss.
Bang! Right then, the sound of the door slammed open rang out. I was scared out of my wits.
“Daddy! Mommy! I want to sleep with you!”
Hearing Audrey’s voice, I instantly pushed Anthony off me before I climbed out of bed. Then, I tidied my hair and smoothed out my clothes.
As I heaved a sigh of relief, Audrey came running into the bedroom and threw herself onto the bed. The little girl acted petulant as she announced, “I’m sleeping here tonight!”
Soon after, she rolled over. Pointing at the place next to her, she started placing her commands, “Greg will sleep here! Daddy, you’ll sleep next to Greg, and mommy will sleep next to you.”
As soon as she finished saying that, both Gregory and John entered the bedroom.
The kids started playing on the bed.
As for John, he was leaning against the doorframe. His expression was impenetrable as he shifted his penetrating gaze back and forth between Anthony and me.
Feeling uneasy under his gaze, I diverted my attention to the kids when I stooped down to coax them.
Meanwhile, John straightened up while putting his hands in his pockets. With a wry smile, he said to Anthony, “Let’s talk.”
He cast a meaningful glance at me as he spoke.
Hearing that, Anthony glanced at me. After thinking for a while, he agreed, “I’ll see you at the study.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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