Two Can Play (Celeste and Dominic) novel Chapter 621

My heart suddenly pounded so hard I was sure she could hear it. "It's probably the new perfume I bought," I said quickly. "As for the turtleneck, I just wanted to try something different this morning."

She nodded slowly. "Okay."

Then she lowered her voice. "What happened outside with Sparrow? Did he say or do anything to upset you?"

I chuckled, hoping it sounded light. "Of course not. He only gave me a lecture, reminding me that you're a patient and shouldn't be upset in any way."

She scoffed. "I'm not that fragile."

I smiled at her. "It seems Sparrow really cares about you. I think he has fallen in love with you, Scarlett."

A faint blush crept across her cheeks. I saw it, and I understood it. She knew about his feelings. And she probably felt the same way too.

I waited for the tightness in my chest, the familiar ache I'd carried since the wedding.

It didn't come.

I was convinced I'd fallen for Sparrow. When he asked me about my feelings outside, I'd told him what I believed he wanted to hear, and I'd thought I still felt something. But now, after confirming the feelings between Sparrow and Scarlett, I realized I wasn't mad. I didn't even feel jealous. All I felt was guilt toward Scarlett for the way I'd treated her.

What did this mean? And why had I thrown myself at Sparrow back then? I didn't understand my heart at all. But I was happy I didn't feel jealous. I didn't want to be that pathetic, especially if I could help it.

Sparrow's words outside had filled me with so much relief and hope. I had felt like I was between the devil and the deep blue sea. But now, all I had to do was wait two weeks. It was very possible that Sparrow would destroy Big Bryan without him or Scarlett ever finding out what Big Bryan had done to me.

I was already tainted. What else could Big Bryan do that would be as bad as the horrors I'd experienced last night? I just had to quietly bear everything until Big Bryan's time was up. And it would be better if Scarlett stayed in the hospital during this time. That way, she wouldn't find out the truth or even suspect that something was wrong.

I glanced at the food by Scarlett's side. "You should eat."

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