Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40

“Grandpa, Elgin responded, “What brings you here?”

He tucked Letitia close into his embrace, pulling up the blanket a bit, “She’s still asleep…”

“I know,” Hawley nodded in understanding, “You must’ve worn her out. Let her rest, it’s all good.”

When Letitia woke up, she saw Elgin’s chest up close, and spaced out for a good few seconds, “What’s…”

“Nothing,” his voice was soft, “It’s okay. Keep sleeping.”

*Alright, I was just passing by, thought I’d check in. I won’t disturb you two.”

Letitia blinked, glanced toward the door, and it finally hit her, “Oh, Mr. Hawley, you’re here.”

“Don’t bother get up. Hawley said while turning to leave, throwing in one last comment, “Elgin, keep up the good work,

eh.”

Letitia was completely befuddled, it took her ages to snap back to reality.

Looks like Hawley came for a surprise check-in, and she slept through it.

“Dummy, be sharper next time, Elgin pushed her away, “If grandpa smells something fishy, you know what’s coming for you”

He rolled out of bed, broad shoulders and narrow waist, leisurely buttoning up his shirt.

His body quite the tease, but Letitia wasn’t in the mood to appreciate it.

She watched his back, saying, “Since the old man is so keen on having a kid, you could just have one with Shela. Start trying now, and by the time you remarry, she’ll likely be pregnant.”

Elgin paused buttoning his shirt, his expression not looking too hot, “Shut up.”

“I’m just spitting facts. After all, you like her, and she’s definitely on board.

“I’m not gonna sleep with her.” Elgin said, “I’ll wait till she has a legit title, then we’ll talk.”

Yet Letitia chuckled lightly, “Is it because… you’ve got some problem?”

Elgin turned around slowly, his gaze icy, “What did you say?”

No man can stand to have that questioned!

“Yeah,” Letitia boldly continued, “You never touch me, you don’t wanna touch Shela. No man wants to live like a monk. I can’t think of any other reason.”

Elgin’s hand found her throat.

“Stop trying, I’m not laying a finger on you.” His thin lips grazed her cheek, “Don’t tick me off, it’s not in your best interest!” Letitia couldn’t be happier if he kept his hands to himself.

“So, you’re planning to keep tricking your grandpa?”

“For now.” Elgin narrowed his eyes, “Get up, we’re going to the hospital.”

Letitia got nervous, “The hospital?”

“To draw your blood.” Elgin said, “Mark needs more blood, and you need to keep donating until he’s well.”

Letitia refused without hesitation, “I won’t go!”

The nurse drew so much blood yesterday; it’s already taxing on her body, and if they continue today… What about her baby!

Elgin was even more adamant, “You’re going, like it or not.”

“They can get blood from the blood bank at the hospital, Shela can donate!”

“Your life is cheap, it’s fair game for drawing blood.”

Letitia gritted her teeth, “I won’t go.”

“Go willingly, or I’ll drag you there. Your choice.”

Elgin stood tall, looming over her, straightening his tie.

For her child’s sake, Letitia had to resist this time, no matter what.

“I won’t…”

“Mr. Ramirez!” The butler suddenly knocked hard on the door, “Just got a call from the hospital!”

“Come in! What happened there? Something wrong?”