Too Late, Mr. Cooper: Your Bride Ran with Your Baby novel Chapter 36

Just one glimpse of her from afar was enough to refuel him, giving him the strength to push through those grueling days.

He told himself he had to work harder, fight for a better future, so that when he finally married his Liliana, he could personally lay the entire world at her feet.

It was during one of those stolen moments that Linton discovered she was minoring in her beloved jewelry design. And it was then that he first learned of Aiden.

Liliana was often with Aiden in class. The memory of her smiling so brightly at him now sent a wave of irritation through Linton.

He made a sharp sound in his throat and pulled a cigarette from his pocket, about to light it. “Stay away from him from now on,” he ordered.

Liliana laughed.

She turned her head away, a familiar disappointment settling over her.

She wasn't surprised by his cold command; it was just like him.

She wasn't delusional enough to think this was jealousy.

It was pure, unadulterated possessiveness, the kind a king feels for his territory. Liliana was simply a 'thing' that had been categorized as his. He didn't even see her as a person. A surge of frustration washed over her.

She ripped off her seatbelt and reached for the door handle. Linton moved faster, pinning her back against the seat.

“Don't move,” he said, his voice cold. “I'm taking you home.”

“I don't need you to,” she shot back. “It's not like I don't have legs. I wouldn’t want to trouble Mr. Cooper.”

Her words were always barbed lately. She was like a bristling little hedgehog, pricking him with every interaction.

Linton’s eyes locked onto hers. He knew she was furious, but he refused to stoop to her level. “It's late. It's not safe for a woman to be out alone.”

“I'm taking you.” He knew she was as stubborn as a mule.

This time, he forcefully buckled her seatbelt, started the car, and pulled away from the curb, giving her no chance to protest.

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