Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 274

"Don't worry."

Amused by his sulking, she walked over and leaned lightly against the armrest of his chair. When he still refused to crack a smile, she couldn't resist. Reaching out, she gave his perfectly styled hair a gentle, comforting ruffle—the exact same way she soothed Melody.

"Don't be mad. I'll definitely call you if I ever need anything else," she promised softly.

He stiffened. The restless, desperate yearning he had managed to suppress came roaring back to the surface.

He remained paralyzed for a few seconds. Just as she was pulling her hand away, he snapped his head up. His large, warm fingers wrapped securely around her wrist. His dark eyes locked onto hers, burning with a quiet, reckless intensity that threatened to tear down the walls between them.

She froze, entirely forgetting she had the power to pull away. Caught in his grip, mid-motion, she stood completely still, staring back at him in stunned silence.

"I'm not."

He finally broke the silence.

Elara was utterly lost. "Not... what?"

"I'm not mad," he clarified.

Relief washed over her. "Oh, good. But then—"

"I'm just a little frustrated," he murmured, his voice tight.

Her confusion returned in full force.

Frustrated about what?

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