FULL NOVELXO Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
"You st***d b**h! How dare you lay a hand on me?" Brandon growled furiously as he clutched at his burning cheek.
He leapt forward, obviously ready to bounce and attack her, but before he could get to her, Thalassa picked up the knife on the kitchen counter, aiming at him.
Don't
you dare take another step forward, or I won't be blamed for what I will do. If you think I'm some weak b**ch who can't defend herself, then think again." She warned furiously. Her breathing had become ragged, and her body was shaking from sheer anger and adrenaline as she remembered the night she was attacked. Tears burned her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. If she had been able to defend herself that night, then her unborn child wouldn't have been killed.. She was never going to allow herself to be that defenseless woman again.
"You're going to regret this, you s*d woman." Brandon gritted out, but he didn't dare take another step forward.
Suddenly, the sound of
of approaching footsteps could be heard. Thalassa lowered the knife just a few seconds before Luisa entered the kitchen, a wide smile on her face. "Hey, what's up?" She paused, frowning, when neither of them responded. "Is something wrong?"
"Babe, you're back already?" Brandon quickly deflected the conversation, moving towards Luisa to plant a rather passionate kiss on her lips.
"Hmm, what was that for?" Luisa said, a dreamy smile on her face. Her eyes displayed just how infatuated she was with the man, and Thalassa pitied her.
"Well, Zeke sent me back early because he had somewhere to go, and he didn't think it was fair that Thalassa was forced to handle everything at home." She turned to Thalassa. "Thalassa, let me help you with lunch."
"Oh, it's fine. I can handle it; don't worry." Thalassa replied, dragging in a deep breath to calm herself down as she placed the knife back down and stepped towards the stove.
"No, please let me help you. I don't want Zeke to get annoyed with me." Luisa insisted in an amused tone.
Brandon panicked.
could slow it down.
If he left Luisa alone with Thalassa, then she was sure to tell her what happened. He
"Oh, come on, babe. She said she could handle it. Let's take the time all to ourselves." He said, and without waiting for her to protest, he dragged her out of the kitchen. Before they disappeared, Thalassa didn't miss the dark look Brandon gave her, and she gave him a dark look of her own.
Once they were gone, she forced herself to calm down and continue cooking. An hour later, after she was done, she realized that the dishes, plates, and cutlery were a bit much. She needed help setting the table so that things would be quick. Stepping out of the kitchen, she headed to the living room, spotting Luisa and Brandon. The ba**rd was glaring at Thalassa, but she didn't acknowledge him as she focused on Luisa. Chapter 14
"Hey, Luisa, I could use that help now in setting the table," she said, flashing a small smile.
To her surprise, Luisa didn't smile back as usual. Her face was straight, her eyes devoid of emotion, as she responded curtly, "Okay." Getting up, she walked past Thalassa without even looking at her face. Frowning with confusion, Thalassa followed her into the kitchen.
for lunch." Thalassa said, but just as she was about to go, Luisa stepped in front of her.
The last time Thalassa cooked, Luisa hilariously exclaimed how wonderful the food smelled, but this time she was silent. Not a word was said between them as they transported the dishes and the cutlery to the dining table. "I'm going to che to check if if Granny vis awake now so she can come for I'll go get her myself. After all, she is my grandmother, not yours."
Thalassa stiffened as she watched her go. Why was Luisa being so cute with her? Now she was left alone with Brandon at the dining table. Turning, she realized that he had a smirk on his face, and her eyes narrowed suspiciously.
He was obviously the reason why Luisa was being so rude to her. Just what had he told Luisa?
"If you know what's good for you, then you will keep your mouth shut about what happened in the kitchen." He warned.
Thalassa merely stared at him, not feeling him worthy of a reply.
A minute later, Luisa walked out with Granny, and they all sat down to eat.
"Zeke isn't coming?" Thalassa asked Luisa.
said something important came up, and he would be home in the evening." Luisa answered again with a curt tone of voice.
He said
After lunch, Thalassa took Granny to the garden to enjoy some fresh air and have their usual light-hearted conversations. Usually, Luisa would've joined them for a bit, but she didn't bother to come this time.
Thalassa was beginning to feel uneasy. She didn't like this at all. Why was Luisa behaving like this towards her?
When Granny was ready to go back to bed, Thalassa took her and read to her until she fell asleep. When she stepped, she saw Luisa pacing the living room while tapping her phone in her hand, a stony look on her face. Thankfully, her imbecile of a boyfriend wasn't beside her. "Luica, is something the matter?" she asked.
Luisa turned a cold glare at her but didn't bother to respond.
There's something you need to know, Luisa." Thalassa said.
Luisa needed to know the kind of despicable man she was dating. Thalassa had tried a few times earlier today to tell her, but Brandon had alwaye been around her,
When Luisa still didn't respond. Thalassa was about to speak when the front door suddenly opened to
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reveal Zeke. Luisa immediately rushed towards him.
Zeke frowned. "Luisa, you got me worried. Why did you insist that it was urgent that I come home?"
Luisa hissed. "Because I want you to kick Tha**a out of this house immediately!"