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Hunter*

I slept for a few hours. I guess three or four. Aside from my problem with my enemies, there is Louise...

I want to apologize for what I did last night. What I've done is too much. I'm covered by so much anger towards her father. But I couldn't say sorry.

So instead of apologizing, I cooked her breakfast. Yes, I was the one who cooked personally. I'm mad, yes, but I still have a conscience.

However, I guess the feeling that just started building inside of her is now abruptly fading due to my rage.

I jumped in, surprised at a sudden knock on my door. As I open it, I panic, and I nearly close it again. due to seeing her beautiful face in front of my office door.

Try to ask in a cold tone. "What do you need?"

Louise smiles sweetly.

Nonetheless, that's not going to work out this time. I admit that I still felt something in my chest. though it's a bit odd because it has too much pain.

"Good afternoon, Hunter." I brought you coffee. "Did I disturb you?"

She's acting like I didn't do anything wrong last night...

"Yes, now get out." "Your presents don't need to be here."

A sad expression instantly draws her in. "Leave me the cup of coffee. I need it."

"I'm sorry to disturb you." After I told her that, Louise tilted her body out of my office. I slammed the door in an instant.

I felt guilty. Fuck! Why did I feel this way? I shouldn't feel this way. I shouldn't feel guilty towards the daughter who killed my parents. I throw the cup of coffee away. It's scattered all over the floor.

I hate this feeling!

*****
Louise

I was wonderstruck as Hunter slammed the door from his office. followed by throwing some glassware. I guess that was the cup of coffee that I gave.

Tears tumbled down immediately. He hates me so much. Yet I would never give up on him. I can still manage. Besides, it's his family that my father and ex-fiance get. What he's been doing is not enough...

Later that night, an attorney and Kian came in, so Hunter doesn't have any choice other than to face them.

Hunter gave them a wide smile. while he descends from the stairs.

"What can I do, attorney?"

"Good evening, Hunter." I was here to inform you that Kian needs to fulfill his job. I don't know what the late Mr. De Russo and Kian agreed since he couldn't tell others. but as far as I know, he needs to live together with you for—I don't know how long. So Kian, I'm ok now."

"Thank you, attorney." Kian said

As the three of us left, they smiled at me and said,

"So where could my new room be now?"

Hunter smiled, and he put his arm around my shoulder. He whisper... it show time"

Maybe he has an idea what Kian does in his house.

"Ok, we'll show it to you."

Hunter slid his hands down to grab mine. Now we're clutching hands. I'm confused, but still I manage to smile while feeling his hand in mine.

I miss his gentleness.

This moment, I guess I'm falling in love with the Devil beside me. A devil who has a lot of pain inside

After we showed Kian his room, we had our dinner that night, and Hunter served me like a true loving and caring husband. while Hendrix is confusingly looking at us.

Well, maybe this is an act, but still, I really love it. I would like to thank the late Mr. De Russo for what he did for this unforgettable moment. At least I experienced being treated well by his son.

Hunter fed me; I smiled and said thank you. Kian was on the other side, watching us while shaking his head. I could see regret in his eyes. Though I ask myself, "What for?" He cheated on me and had a child accidentally.

"Tsk, what am I doing here again?"

Kian said while laughing.

Hunter said. "I thought about you watching us like my late father asked you."

"Of course, Sir Hunter! but not only because of that. There's more to it. "Much deeper, and I couldn't tell you for now, not until you two fulfilled it."

"Whatever you say."

Kian only smiled.

"So how long do you stay here?" Hunter asks after

"As long as you two fulfilled the contract that Mr. De Russo asked me to sign." "The thing I signed up for with him"

"You're annoyingly disturbing us, Kian." Hunter said. I can see how annoyed he is through his face.

"I know, sir, but what else can I do?" I don't want to just tear the contract to pieces. I don't want Mr. De Russo to make me guilty of conscience by following a dead man. "That's creepy, you know."

Kian laughed, yet his sound was not happy at all.

"Just trust me, sir."

"So who is taking care of your baby?" Hunter asks.

"He has a nanny, and my mom always visits him." Bye the way the DNA results came and indeed Rudy is mine."

A hard, painful clog in my throat made me drink water.

Hunter was smiling, but I knew he didn't mean it. I felt my baby move inside of me.

I didn't know if Hunter was the real reason for keeping me and the baby—who's stupid for wanting a baby from the daughter who killed his parents, right?

After dinner, I went straight to my room immediately. Of course, Hunter is still following me, not just following. He's holding my hands like I'm crystal and fragile.

I was wishing that you would make it real. I'm dying to be this real. Yet I know better...

We reach our room, and he instantly lets go of my hand out of disgust for it. I sigh...

Like I was thinking, this is only an act to fool Kian. I still couldn't figure out what the reason was, but I knew it was important.

I walk slowly in the bathroom. I make sure it's locked before my tears flow like water.

I'm in the shower, so Hunter can't hear me outside.

I'm falling deeply for him. What should I do? My dad is still out there. And maybe Hunter will let me stay here because of that. I decided to stay as collateral for what my father did. I still want to protect my child.

I sigh when I'm done. I stepped out, and Hunter, standing there, pulled me close to him and whispered.

"What took you so long, babe?"

He kissed me, and I can't do anything other than kiss him back.

My traitor's body and heart give in with his one single touch.