Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 326

Orlena returned to Peterborough.

She thought it would be a while before they could see each other again, but within a week of her return, Brett showed up.

It was late in the evening when she received his call, "Come outside!"

Her heart raced. He was in Peterborough?

She clung onto her phone, hastily changed into a dress, and rushed downstairs. Her father, Parker, was still up, reading the newspaper. He looked up at his youngest daughter and casually remarked, "Going out this late?"

"Kitty invited me for a late-night snack," she quickly replied before dashing out the door.

Parker shook his head. Kids!

A sleek black Lotus was parked outside the Horigan Mansion. Brett, in all black, was leaning against the car, smoking. He blended into the night. When he saw Orlena come running out, he gently opened his arms. She naturally fell into his embrace, burying her face in his shoulder, taking in his pleasant scent.

After a moment, she playfully protested, "You almost burned me!"

Brett chuckled and stubbed out his cigarette, leaning down to kiss her.

She was a bit anxious. They were standing right outside her house, after all. Brett was clearly considerate of this and quickly ushered her into the car after a brief kiss.

Orlena buckled her seatbelt slowly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, "Where are we going?"

She wanted to ask if they were heading to a hotel, but that would make her seem too forward, too eager.

Brett glanced at her. It had been a week since they'd last seen each other, and he had missed her terribly. He had to squeeze in time today to see her.

He took her hand, his voice a bit hoarse, "You'll know when we get there."

Orlena simply nodded, obediently.

The black Lotus sped along the road, and after about an hour, they pulled up in front of a luxurious apartment building on Sixth Avenue.

The place was infamous for its high prices and exceptional privacy. Only the business magnates and celebrities could afford to live here.

Brett escorted her upstairs. The apartment was about 120 square meters, lavishly decorated. An old vinyl record was playing, filling the room with soulful melodies.

Orlena removed her coat and looked around. Brett let her explore while he went into the kitchen to pour her some milk.

Once she finished looking around, she went into the kitchen and hugged him from behind, her voice shaky, "Brett, what is this place?"

She was scared. She didn't want to become his mistress. Even if he wasn't married, a woman kept in secrecy was still a mistress.

Brett softly replied, "Drink your milk."

She shook her head, stubbornly demanding an explanation.

Brett caressed her hand, his voice strained, "Orlena, I can't offer you a legitimate marriage right now. We can't even walk down the street together openly. We can't keep meeting in hotels. It's too demeaning. I know what you're thinking about this place, but I've never seen it that way. Consider this place home, and consider me your husband. Here, I'm yours and yours alone, Brett."

This was the best he could offer right now. A private space where he would spend as much time with her as he could.

Once Linda's situation stabilized, they could be open about their relationship. After his explanation, Orlena blushed.

Her feelings had completely changed. She was shy, but also thrilled. This was the home Brett had given her.

Brett, knowing he had appeased her, gently said, "I left two bunnies in the bedroom. Donny had to queue up to buy them. Do you like them?"

She depended on him so much, she sweetly replied, "I like you more!"

Brett pulled her into his lap, kissing her. After a while, she claimed to be hungry and wanted a late-night snack. He playfully slapped her bottom, "You eat so much, but you never gain weight."

But in truth, she was perfect. She had a slim waist but was curvaceous where it mattered. Brett loved that about her.

He was more than willing to cook her a late-night snack while she hovered around him. He found this simple domesticity far more enjoyable than going to the club or listening to Ms. Olea sing.

He remembered when Orlena asked him why he wasn't married. He realized it wasn't because he was too busy or because of his status. It was because, before her, he had never met someone he truly wanted to settle down with.

Brett had always thought that when he did settle down, his wife would be a capable, versatile woman. But fate had other plans. The woman he fell for was nothing like he had imagined. She was helpless and dependent.