He Gave Me Hearing, Then Taught Me What Silence Really Means novel Chapter 279

Nelson had swallowed his pride and compromised time and time again, yet she still threw this icy attitude in his face. His patience instantly evaporated. "Don't forget your father is still in the hospital."

Holding Moonlight tightly, she stared him dead in the eye. "We have eight times left. So, do you want to do it right now?"

Her tone was completely dead. What was supposed to be a passionate, intimate act between lovers sounded like a mandatory chore from her lips.

Nelson's chest tightened with explosive anger. His Adam's apple bobbed as his gaze dropped instinctively to her neck, then drifted down to her waist.

He knew exactly how incredibly soft that waist felt under his grip.

Just the thought of it made his body react.

But he was also painfully aware of why she kept such a meticulous countdown—the second they hit zero, she was going to vanish without a backward glance.

Agitated and furious, he marched toward the door. "If you're that desperate, go find another guy. I'm not some toy you get to use whenever you feel like it."

He had barely stepped into the hallway when a thunderous slam echoed behind him. The door was shut without a second of hesitation.

It was as if she were terrified he'd change his mind.

Standing in the hall, Nelson let out a harsh, exaggerated scoff. Dead silence answered from inside.

His jaw clenched, and he stormed back down to his car.

Did she really think he cared that much?

He drove straight to the Saint family estate. The moment the car rolled to a stop, Josie bounded out onto the steps, waving frantically. "Daddy! Did you bring the stuff I wanted for my kitten?"

Her face lit up with excitement as she reached to open the trunk.

But it was locked. She looked up at Nelson in confusion.

He popped the trunk, only to realize everything inside was entirely meant for dogs.

Disappointment washed over Josie's face. She tugged at his pant leg. "Why is all this for puppies? Daddy, did you buy the wrong things without looking?"

Nelson frowned, patting her head gently. "I'll have Quinn fetch the right ones."

"Yay! Come on, Daddy, I'll take you inside to see Luna."

Lydia was standing nearby. The moment she saw the pile of dog supplies, the smile vanished from her face.

"A relative of yours..."

Hearing this, Lydia's heart slammed violently against her ribs!

She had always known this day would come, but she never expected it to be so soon. Almost involuntarily, she grabbed Nelson's sleeve. "Nelson, let's go outside and talk."

He looked down at her hand, his brow furrowing in irritation. "Let go."

Lydia felt a rush of pure fury. Juniper could drag him into bed, yet the moment she merely touched his sleeve, he reacted with utter disgust. It was completely humiliating.

She gritted her teeth, her eyes reddening as she turned and walked out toward the courtyard.

Nelson followed and closed the heavy patio doors behind them.

Lydia wiped her eyes. "Don't you think bringing this up so suddenly might traumatize Josie?"

"Lydia, she has to learn to accept it eventually. We can't keep this a secret forever."

"Nelson! Are you doing this for Josie, or for someone else? I've kept my mouth shut all this time, but ever since you got back, you've been spiraling out of control! Did you forget what happened to your brother? Juniper left him in that wrecked car to die while she ran! She could have saved him, but she didn't! And have you forgotten why I went abroad with you four years ago? If you still can't let a woman like that go, you're truly beyond saving."