I Fell for the Man Who Ruined Me, Then He Forgot He Ever Loved Me Back novel Chapter 39

Since Jorrod didn't know how to cook, the kitchen duties fell to Sienna.

He might not know how to cook, but he desperately wanted to learn. He refused to leave the kitchen, trailing right behind her like a shadow, watching her every move.

For the first time, Sienna just let him be. She didn't chase him out, but she didn't speak to him either.

She quickly finished making breakfast, dividing it into two portions.

While they ate, Sienna remained deadly silent. Her eyes were glazed over, and she chewed mechanically, completely zoned out.

Partially because her cooking was terrible and not worth savoring.

But mostly because her mind was replaying the horrifying events of the morning on an endless loop.

Sienna had made her decision.

Keeping this man here was a catastrophic mistake!

This time, he was the one who got felt up. What if next time, it was her?

Just a few days ago, they were literally enemies tearing each other apart.

Now?

He had kissed her and forced his tongue in.

She had touched him and slipped her hand under his clothes.

This was spiraling completely out of control.

To the current Jorrod, she might be the most precious thing in the world.

But to her, he was just a stranger she had known for a few days—a fully grown man who, even while sick, could overpower her with one hand.

Honestly.

He was worse than a stranger.

Having made up her mind, Sienna suddenly looked up. A sickeningly sweet smile stretched across her face.

"Eat up, eat up, Jorrod. In a little bit, I'm taking you out to buy some things."

The sudden shift in her demeanor was incredibly unsettling.

A jolt of panic shot through Jorrod's chest, his heart skipping a beat.

He instinctively felt this was a terrible idea. "I... Sienna, I can just wait for you at home."

But Sienna had him completely figured out. All she had to do was narrow her eyes. "Are you disobeying me?"

Getting him lost in a crowd wasn't going to work. She needed another plan to shake him off.

She recognized several of the convenience store clerks.

The one she remembered best was Scott Reed—a tall, lanky guy who was always cheerful and incredibly talkative. He used to rope her into half-hour conversations every time she came in.

Before Scott could even greet her, a group of his coworkers playfully shoved him forward, teasing him with knowing grins.

"Oh, look, Sienna's here. Better go welcome her, Scott."

Ignoring the teasing, Scott rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly and smiled at her. "Sienna, you're here. Need anything? I can grab you the fresh..."

His voice trailed off.

Looking past the girl of his dreams, his eyes landed on the man standing directly behind her.

It was an instinctual, primal hostility. His gaze swept over Jorrod's face and figure, calculating the threat.

He was taller. He was better looking.

Thankfully, he didn't seem all that bright.

Despite his towering height, the man clung to Sienna's back like a terrified child afraid of being abandoned. His clear, unblemished eyes lacked the edge of a grown man, making him look more like a clueless teenager.