His Innocent Sera novel Chapter 34

He had acted all sigma in front of her, but only he knew the torment within. His bowel system hadn't stopped doing acrobats since the moment he consumed that infernal dish. It was beyond him as to how did she even conceive such a diabolical idea. Vixen. That's some way to torture someone- no weapon needed, just the dish is enough. He stepped out of the bathroom holding his stomach, worn out. He had spent the whole night shuffling in and out of the bathroom, not getting even a wink of sleep.

None who wronged him had lived to see another day. Those who so much as scratched him carried scars far deeper in return. His vengeance burned hotter than the flames of hell itself. And yet.... she was alive. He suffered yet she lived. He had no idea what was happening to him. Why was he being so lenient with the girl who had rejected him so blatantly? A profound mix of hurt and anger had crashed through him. The sting of rejection still lingered, sharpening in quiet moments. He didn't forget the day and made sure she didn't too.

He flopped onto the bed only for another strong urge to hit him. "Fuck," he cursed, shooting upright and dashing back into the toilet.

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"Holy shit? Is that true?" Gigi exclaimed in pure shock. Gloria gave a somber nod, her face dark with bitterness.

"I hate her. She ruined my family," Gloria fumed, glaring furiously at the wall across from them.

"But it wasn't her fault your.."

"It was all her fault. She is nothing but a disgrace to our family," Gloria seethed, not willing to hear anything in her favor.

"I am going to ask Dad one last time, if he says no, I'll air his dirty laundry to the world," Gloria had made up her mind. Her dad had refused her to fill their pool with alcohol for her party and that had infuriated Gloria to no end. Her dad was being unnecessarily mean.

"I am still not able to get over the fact that Sera is your half-sister," Gigi uttered, still in disbelief. Nate who just walked into the room froze mid-stride. The revelation shocked him.

"I don't even wann.." Gloria's words died in her throat the moment her eyes landed on Nate at the doorway. In an instant, her scowl melted away, replaced by a sickly sweet smile.

"Hi, Nate," she chirped, rising to her feet. Her gaze followed the taut muscles of his arms, mesmerized by the strength hidden beneath the surface. She clenched her legs.

"Someone's working out really good," she remarked, sauntering towards him. A mischievous smile played over her lips as she stopped before him and added, "I can see those veins pulsing under your skin." The need to trace those faintly emerging veins with her fingers surged through her.

"Is it okay if I touch them?" she asked, her fingers ghosting the purple streak with a hunger barely concealed. Hovering but not dare touching.

"No," came his curt reply before he walked past her only to be stopped by Gigi.

"Nate, can you drop Glo at her place? She came with me but I have to leave for church with Mom in ten minutes," Gigi asked, briefly glancing at her diamond-studded watch.

"Yeah, I am also running late for my dance class. It's about to start in twenty," Gloria joined in, suddenly sounding urgent.

"Not my concern," Nate stated, uninterested, and started towards his room. Gloria's face fell. Gigi scowled.

"If there were a competition for the most useless brother you would win with flying colors," Gigi bit out.

"Just like you would win the competition for the most brainless," Nate shot back casually without sparing her a glance. Gigi made a face behind his back.

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Nate opened the door and found his sister lying on the bed with a face mask on. Gigi opened her eyes, causing the cucumber slices to slide off.