Chapter 847
Chapter 847:
As Maggie made her way upstairs, Lena, who had been napping at her feet, stirred awake. The cat looked around startled, and upon seeing Maggie, immediately began to follow her.
As she watched Lena follow Maggie, Monica’s mind began to race with thoughts.
“Monica?” Maggie called out, her expression tightening subtly as she regarded Monica with a meaningful look.
Startled from her reverie, Monica managed a strained smile. “Mrs. Barton, I don’t really feel tired at the moment p>
Monica was well aware of Maggie’s insinuations but remained determined not to comply. She was resolute in not facilitating any private moments between Yelena and Austin.
“In fact, there’s an urgent matter for which I need your insight,” Maggie said before Monica could respond, swiftly maneuvering her wheelchair away.
A flicker of annoyance crossed Monica’s face, her irritation evident. She couldn’t believe Maggie had the nerve to push her away without even asking. Once she married Austin, she was determined to make sure Maggie wouldn’t get away with it so easily.
With both Maggie and Monica gone, the silence in the living room felt overwhelming. Yelena couldn’t shake the awkwardness hanging in the air, leaving her feeling uneasy. Was it because they were sitting too close to each other? Finally, Yelena spoke up. “It’s quite late. I should be going now p>
Austin’s gaze followed her, tinged with hesitation.
Rising, he offered, “Let me walk you home p>
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲:
As Austin stood, their closeness intensified. Yelena inhaled his subtle scent of white tea cologne. Her heart skipped a beat, and her pulse raced uncontrollably.
“Um… I…” Yelena started, but before she could finish, she took an involuntary step back, suddenly finding herself without space, her balance compromised.
Austin reacted quickly, grasping her wrist and drawing her close. Yelena stumbled forward, ending up directly in his embrace.
Yelena’s heart raced, thumping so loudly in her ears that it felt as if it might burst from her chest at any second.
A blush crept over her cheeks, her face warming visibly.
“Are you alright?” Austin’s voice, deep and soothing, filled her ears as she leaned against him, surrounded by his comforting presence.
Yelena nodded rigidly. She realized she was unmistakably falling for him. For the first time, she felt a thrilling loss of control. The thought of remaining in Austin’s embrace seemed increasingly appealing. In the background, Maggie watched from a shadowed corner, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.
Out of nowhere, Maggie felt a heavy gaze on her. She turned to find Monica sneering at her.
Maggie was caught off guard. Was she being too paranoid?
“Mrs. Barton, what is it that you want to talk to me about?” Monica’s raised voice echoed sharply, startling not only Maggie but also Austin and Yelena.
Maggie thought, it would be naive not to have deciphered Monica’s motives by now.
With a small smile, Maggie guided Monica toward the bedroom.
Once inside, Maggie delicately set the perfume bottle on the vanity and began looking for a sturdy box to secure it for transport back to Kheley, intent on preventing any further damage.