Episode 19

I must admit that this man's lips are truly delicious; he knows exactly how to kiss a woman.

Lawrence's hands lightly rested on my shoulder before moving down towards my waist.

As Lawrence's lips began to part from mine, I placed my other hand, not wanting him to stop kissing me. I truly enjoyed the sensation of his lips against mine.

Lawrence and I continued kissing for a couple more minutes. Afterward, I lowered my gaze, feeling a bit strange for accepting Lawrence after what he forced me to do.

"Your lips are delicious," Lawrence whispered playfully into my ear.

"Mr. Lawrence..."

Before I could finish speaking, Lawrence interrupted me, placing his finger gently on my lips.

"Don't call me Mr. Just call me Lawrence."

"Alright, Lawrence," I responded with a smile.

"Promise me you won't try to escape from me," Lawrence whispered, holding my face in his hands.

I could only nod my head to confirm that I wouldn't attempt to escape. Besides, even if I wanted to, I had nowhere else to go. Only by his side could I feel protected.

Lawrence smiled upon seeing my obedience and kissed me again. But this kiss felt different, much more passionate. If it weren't for our injuries, we might have ended up taking things further.

After we finished kissing, I wiped Lawrence's lips, merely using it as an excuse to continue caressing his beautiful face.

I rested my head on his chest, feeling content in this position with him. I loved the scent of his cologne; it was delightful. A combination of mint, chocolate, and a touch of wood.

It was a delicious aroma that suited him perfectly. I enjoyed it, as it reminded me of someone unattainable to my memory now.

"I enjoy being embraced by you, hearing your heart beating so strongly," I whispered, holding onto his torso tightly.

I closed my eyes, getting lost more and more in Lawrence's arms. He rested his head on mine, conveying that I was special to him.

"When you recover, I'll take you shopping," Lawrence mentioned in a low voice.

I looked up with a huge smile on my lips. I loved going shopping and buying whatever I desired. Beautiful dresses and branded shoes were always what I adored. But now, I didn't have a single dollar in my accounts. It would be impossible to ask Lawrence to pay for everything; it would feel like selling myself.

Quickly, my smile disappeared from my lips. As I noticed it vanish, Lawrence's fingers lifted my chin.

"What's wrong? Don't you like the idea of going shopping?" Lawrence asked.

"I do like the idea, but I don't have any money," I replied quietly.

"Who said you needed money to go shopping..."

"Lawrence, accepting that you or someone else pays for something for me feels like I'm selling myself."

Lawrence smiled upon hearing my words. The way he smiled was incredibly charming.

"Who said I would be giving you the money? Think of it as an advance for your work..." Lawrence mentioned.

"My work?" I murmured, surprised.

"Yes, you'll work for me as a secretary at the Shop company," Lawrence responded seriously.

"Really? That would be wonderful," I said, kissing his cheek.

"Would you truly like to work by my side?"

"Of course, it would be beautiful to spend time with you," I replied.

"Now we should rest. The doctor will come shortly to check your knee and determine the recovery time."

I embraced Lawrence once again; he was the only one who could help me seek revenge against Fabian.

For someone as dangerous as Lily described him to be, Lawrence seems quite gentle with me. The only thing I regret is that he forced me into something so wicked after I saved his life...

"Lawrence, can I ask you a question?" I whispered fearfully.

"Of course, ask whatever you want..."

"Why did you force me to perform oral sex on you without caring that I had just saved your life... Why were you so cruel to abuse me when I was dying from the wound on my knee... That night I was dying of fever and you didn't care about my pain."

I felt Lawrence's body tense up, his jaw clenched in a surprising way. I could clearly hear the sound of his teeth grinding in fury...

"Lawrence, is something wrong?..."

"Marcela, you need to know that I wasn't the man who entered the basement. I was unconscious for several hours, precisely until dawn... Then, I called for you because I remembered your face trying to save my life..."

I was stunned after hearing Lawrence's response. I stupidly believed I was sure it was him who forced me. But his answer could be true, as I highly doubt he would have gotten out of a hospital bed just to make me give him some pleasure...

Lawrence slowly got up from the bed, and a sense of foreboding swept over my heart.

I got up from the bed and ran after Lawrence, grabbing his hand before he could leave the room.

"Not now, you are badly injured and I don't want you to hurt yourself because of me... I don't know why I said that, but I don't want him to leave my side now."

Lawrence pulled me towards him, embracing me tightly against his body. I could only let my tears fall; I'm starting to be afraid again, but this time of losing him.

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