Chapter 106 - His Decision Against Her (2/2)

He had doubted how strong she might be that she was so fine even after staying in the cold water. He chided himself for not staying back with her in the night.

On the night, he had shifted her to the bed as soon as she fell into slumber. Since she was healthy and could walk around easily, he found his way to the second master suite. He wasn't as good as she thinks. He didn't believe in his self-control around her so he had left soon.

Anya was like an empty sheet of paper. She blankly watched him fish out paracetamol and get a glass of water.

'Beep, beep.'

Alvin reached her in the blink of an eye and pulled the digital thermometer from her mouth and checked it. His eyes narrowed and there were no other changes on his face. She indeed had a fever but it wasn't high.

Anya craned her neck to look at his face. She was about to ask if she had a fever, ”Al…” He held her chin again and pushed a white caplet into her mouth. He held the glass at her lips and commanded her, ”Drink.”

Anya: ”...”

She drank it in a daze and swallowed the medicine.

Alvin kept the glass away swiftly. He cupped her head and laid her on the bed in a smooth move. Pulling the comforter over her, he commanded her again, ”Sleep.” Although his actions were tender, his words were domineering and his face stoic.

Anya: ”...”

Everything happened so quickly, she didn't know what to say. She was completely dumbfounded at his quick reactions. His actions and his expression didn't sync. She was sensible enough to pick his actions over his cold domineering behavior.

Alvin packed the medkit and was going out to let her rest when he felt slender fingers wrap around his two fingers. Turning around, he saw her looking at him with the same beautiful but clueless eyes. Her gaze reminded him of Anya Owen when he was meeting her in the library hence his face naturally softened.

Anya bit her lips looking at him. She didn't know what to say. Should she thank him for taking care of her? Then she will also have to apologize for making him worried.

Will just an apology be enough?

Argh, he was making it difficult for her to flee from him without a word. And she also knew he wouldn't let her go as Harper was dangerous. However, if he keeps doing these actions, she might be swayed and end up putting Zane and her parents in danger by staying around him.

She felt suffocated thinking about all the complications. She couldn't neglect her son's safety and livelihood for her stupid heart that easily softens for him and forgets the struggles and pain.

Alvin noticed her expression turning indifferent. Her fingers were sliding away when he caught her hand. How much ever she tried to hide, he could clearly see she was affected by something or someone. She was forced to grow up and be strong.

Anya came out of her thoughts when she felt his hold on her hand. She sincerely apologized, ”I'm sorry for being so troublesome.” Sorry for making him worried, sorry because she was going to let him down.

He tried to ease her up. He played with her slender fingers, looking into her eyes, and seductively said, ”Looks like… You can't sleep without me.”

”...” Anya felt her face burn while looking into his intent gaze, hearing his deep voice and her fingers close to his lips

She was genuinely touched by how he took care of her like a baby. Now she wanted to punch him in the face. Yanking her hand away, she snorted, pulling the comforter over her head and buried herself.

Alvin wondered why her face turned red. Was it an annoyance or embarrassed? Anyway, he threatened her before leaving, ”Take a nap. If I see you run around, don't cry to me later.”

Anya suddenly realized. They weren't behaving like friends or acquaintances. Rather, as a couple in a relationship at initial stages.

She vigorously shook her head under the comforter and smacked herself. 'He is just teasing me. Anya Owen, don't get ahead of yourself.'

…..

When Alvin went out, the captain of the yacht approached Alvin, ”Boss, are we going to follow the ship? Or…” He didn't complete it.

Alvin had his private beach and mansion where Alvin's other speed boats, sailing boats, and the yacht were parked. Sometimes, transporting the inexpensive artifacts and antiques through the water would be safe and better so hardly anyone knew about that location. The captain wasn't sure if the lady had the right to visit there.

Alvin aimed to keep her safe. Harper could do anything and attack the PSR on the water as soon as he was alerted. It might also affect them. There are also possibilities of people waiting at the port to kill or capture them.. So without knowing she had an escape plan, he took his decision against her, ”Head to the beach house.”