He got into bed with her, hovering over her to grind his massive c*ck into her curvy body. A gasp escaped her lips, driving him crazy. “Open your eyes, Danielle. I’m sure I’m far better looking than the others who’ve fucked you!” Knox felt agitated by her drama by now. Danielle shook her head, her throat choked with emotions. She had never expected her first time to be this way, with a brute who hated her and insulted her for no reason. Every word he uttered was filled with so much malice, that it broke her heart and echoed in her head. Did she really deserve this? She hadn’t expected him to actually go ahead with his plans so soon! She wasn’t mentally prepared at all! It was better to close her eyes than to watch the hatred in his eyes while he entered her. Her innocent heart, her vulnerable mind, and her sweet nature suffered a tremendous setback because of his insensitivity. Danielle was sure she would never be the same again. Knox Cromwell broke her! “Just do it, Mr. Cromwell!
A Fortnight LaterDanielle sat in her new office, checking her mail inbox absent-mindedly. They had converted granny Emma’s garage into a makeshift office and started afresh. With Brian Young’s help, she broke the lock at her apartment and later had it repaired too. However, Loretta and her granny insisted she stay with them in case Knox Cromwell sought her out. Danielle agreed and packed up everything she might need and moved into Loretta’s house. Ever since, they had been busy with setting up their office. The hurt Knox’s behavior had inflicted on her was still there, but now Danielle found a new purpose in life. She would give her everything to pull up her mom’s dream company. With Knox having lost interest in her, she felt relieved! For almost a week, she had expected him to seek her out, jumping at the sound of the doorbell, but not anymore. She realized he had moved on after getting what he wanted. However, she was still confused about the status of their agreement. Would he s
Knox reached his penthouse in the wee hours of the morning. The last twenty-two days had been the most hectic ones in his life. After wrapping up work in New York, he had to leave for London and eventually to Paris. Afterwards, he went to Copenhagen to sell his apartment and sever all connections with the city! He knew he would never return and neither would Andrea! He trudged up to his room to rest his tired body, but one look around the place brought the memories gushing back. Knox stared at the bed, remembering how he had treated Danielle. He had been so busy; he had completely forgotten about her. It worried him when he realized she hadn’t contacted him at all since the day she left this place. Did that mean she didn’t conceive his heir? He would have to find out! Although Knox lay down to rest his aching body, he couldn’t get a wink of sleep. Danielle’s haunting, innocent eyes drove him crazy! He had wronged her, but didn’t she deserve it? She might not sell her body for a li
Loretta didn’t say a word to Knox, her body trembling with fury as she consoled her friend. “Shh! Calm down, Dani! I’m sure he can have a word with Dr. Felicity Murray, your OB/Gynecologist to find out for himself.” She wiped Danielle’s tears and helped her down the bed. A nurse arrived to escort her to the car, and they left in silence. Knox followed them out, his gaze stuck on Danielle. Strangely, he felt a deep remorse for everything he did to her! He wanted to pick her up in his arms and take her home to undo the hurt he had inflicted on her. Maybe he would soon! With a sigh, he watched her go. Not once did she turn her head to look in his direction! He knew he deserved the treatment! After they left, he turned to look for her doctor. He had to meet Dr. Felicity Murray and find out the truth. Luckily, the nurse guided him to the doctor, who was on her way to the OPD. “Yes, I’m treating Danielle. She’s 3 weeks pregnant but we had to admit her because of severe dehydration. Are
“I can walk. You don’t have to act like you care.” Danielle hated the way they decided her fate. If granny Emma couldn’t manage, she could have informed her. Why did she bundle her out in such haste? Now she was forced to go back to live with the man she hated!“I apologized, didn’t I?” His face was grim as he deposited her on the passenger side. “That doesn’t lessen the hurt.” He sighed, closing the door and going over to the driver’s side. Danielle wanted to get out of his car and run, but where would she go? Her condition didn’t allow her to fight his decision and go back to her apartment to live alone.She couldn’t live alone when the whole day she struggled with her daily tasks. The nausea and fatigue made her lose all her stamina. Now she had to depend on others for everything. It was a helpless feeling indeed! Danielle wished her mom was still alive! She would never have thrown her out.One thing she realized after her mom’s death. No one could replace her! As Knox drove her
Knox peered into her room with an infectious grin on his face. “Andrea sent us dinner! Are you joining me?” She blushed, remembering the dream vividly! “Yes, in a minute.” Instead of leaving, he walked into the room to help her to her feet. “Are you feeling better?” With his arm around her shoulders, guiding her towards the dining room, Danielle felt her heart skip a beat. If he continued this act, she would easily forget her grudges against him and fall for him all over again. No, she had to guard her stupid heart! “Yes. You can let go. I am fine!” She repented the moment the words slipped out of her mouth. He released her and eased out a chair for her to sit on. “Good. I wanted to talk to you after dinner.” Danielle was immediately on high alert. What did he want to talk about? Was it about their agreement? Did he want to cancel the agreement and marry her instead? Maybe he didn’t want her to leave after giving birth. Maybe he genuinely started caring about her. “About what?”
Danielle drowned in his mesmerizing whiskey-hued eyes, too drunk in their charm to protest. Her heart wanted to give in and she just surrendered. He led her gently towards the pool. “I’m not wearing a bikini, Knox.” She blushed furiously when his gaze swept over her body. “No, problem. You can use your underwear and then change it later. There’s no one here but me.” Before she could protest, he eased the top off her body. Danielle moved away from his grasp, not wanting his help. The way his fingers brushed with her skin, goosebumps erupted all over her, sending electric tingles down her body. She didn’t want him to see her reaction to his touch. It might encourage him to take liberties. Clad in just a bra and a pair of boyfriend jeans, she hesitated a little. Was it a good idea? Would he take advantage of her again? “Relax, Danielle.” His fingers were on her jeans, unbuckling and easing them out of her gently. Danielle blushed crimson when his probing gaze wandered up her lingerie
Danielle was feeling better and made a key lime pie for dinner. Mrs. Hamilton had sent a delicious dinner, and she waited for Knox to return home. The whole day, she had worked from home, building up a reliable database to fall back on. With Loretta backing out at the last minute, she knew she couldn’t provide dating services anymore.She would just stick to matchmaking services just like her mom used to. The whole day she tried calling Loretta, but she avoided her call. Danielle had expected her to change her mind about leaving Happy Matchmakers, but even after twenty-four hours, she hadn’t. It was no use calling her friend. She lost a wonderful friendship. Now there was no one in her life except Knox and her growing baby!The door unlocked, and Knox entered, looking around for her. Danielle got up from the sofa where she had been working all day and walked out to greet him. “What were you doing? Did you miss me?” he asked her.He opened his arms out to her, and she walked into the