Uncontrollable Fondness novel Chapter 40

The steady gaze looked at her wide watery eyes and William said emotionless, “Not bad.” The taste was not bad but what was more impressive was the feeling, the feeling of home. After marrying Sophia for two years, he has never had this feeling. Simple and ordinary, but warm and... blissful.

Blissful, he always thought that being with Sophia was blissful but he didn’t know that the feeling of home was even more alluring. He lived with his mother and grandfather ever since his father passed away when he was very young. His mother was a perfectionist and was very strict towards him. From young, he was not surrounded by his peers but a bunch of teachers and coaches. His grandfather loves him but he simply used the money to satisfy him as he was always busy with his business.

Till now, he has no concept of a family or to him, the home was the cold and lonely Brown residence.

He couldn’t help himself and began to eat greedily and savor the delicious taste.

Mia was very pleased to see the empty plates. She felt a great sense of achievement and looked happily at him.

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She turned and stretched whole body on the bed, Mia opened her eyes and the room was pitch black. Has night fallen? Did she sleep for that long?

She reached to turn on the light and looked towards the door. Was he still around?

The used dishes were still on the table but William has left. She looked at the gap below the door and saw that there was light outside, he hasn’t left?

She gently opened the door and easily saw William in his business suit standing under the bright lights and in front of his table. His expression was emotionless and the usual coldness.

There were two persons who stood respectfully in front of him, John and Rebecca.

“How’s Missus’s condition?” He turned to Rebecca.

Rebecca stood upright and nodded slightly, “Missus isn’t in good spirits. She’s having headaches and asked for Professor Davies several times.”

“Why didn’t you call me? How about now?” He yelled furiously, he was obviously worried about Sophia.

Rebecca lowered her head even more, and said meekly, “Missus didn’t want to disturb you and instructed us not to inform you. But after Professor Davies’s treatment, she has been better.”

“This Sophia!”

William was both helpless and concerned. He turned towards John, “Any news on Peter Costar?”

“No, this guy has disappeared into thin air. Our men had searched the entire Huntington City and still couldn’t find him!”

He became visibly worried and he heard what John said and said, “From today onwards you don’t have to follow me, instead, go to the hospital to protect Missus.”

“But Boss...”

“No buts! If Missus is hurt, you’ll be entirely answerable to it!”

John answered helplessly, “Yes Sir.” And walked out.

Only Rebecca and he remained. Rebecca stood upright and said, “Boss, if John goes to the hospital, who will protect you?” She was bold to question his decision but William wasn’t angry but replied softly, “Sophia had been traumatized twice by Peter Costar and her condition is still unstable. I can‘t’ risk Peter finding her and harm her, do you understand, Rebecca?”

Rebecca kept quiet and nodded. William picked up his jacket and walked towards the entrance. Mia’s heart sank. The tenderness during the day was just a dream and when she woke up, she witnessed the bliss of another woman.

William will forever love Sophia. She was just filling in a gap and helping resolve Sophia’s health condition. What does she get in return? Some cold hard cash.

She was nearly lost in the tenderness of their time together this afternoon. Mia pinched her thigh and reminded herself, “Mia, open your eyes. It’s just a transaction between you two.”

Another applause, everyone was immensely respectful of this couple. Someone even gave them a plaque with the word “Philanthropists”.

When the commotion settled down, another reporter asked, “What was it that brought you onto the path of philanthropy?”

Teddy Hans was sullen and sighed, “Our love for charity came from when we adopted our youngest daughter. Ten years ago, Sophia, who is now the wife of the director of The Elements Group, her parents died and ended up in our home. That made us become aware...”

Her heart skipped a beat, Mia didn’t expect Sophia to be adopted! She was the daughter of philanthropists. Though they are not her biological parents, she must have adsorbed their kindness to her bones.

The extent of Sophia’s magnanimous was unmatched. She saw her and William’s affair and didn’t throw a tantrum. Instead, she drew closer to her. How kind must her to be able to do this?

That’s why she needed to be more gracious. She needed to pray that Sophia’s health improved and have a blissful life. She grasped her hands and prayed sincerely.

The door opened and she was startled. She quickly turned her head and it was William. Why was he back? He should be with Sophia at this hour.

Mia stood up from the sofa to receive him and saw his flushed face, “You... drank?”

William shook his head and his bloodshot eyes looked at her body. His body wavered and almost collapsed. Mia moved forward to support him and could smell the thick smell of alcohol. Half of his body rested on her. She almost couldn’t support the weight and dragged him with all her strength.

“Have you eaten?” She turned slightly to ask as her forehead started to sweat. His fair skin became pink like peach blossoms. She realized that she didn’t need to ask, how could he have drunk on an empty stomach?

But then William answered unexpectedly, “No.”

William could answer, meaning that he wasn’t that intoxicated.