Chapter 28

Cora POV.

I dashed out of the bathroom and then jumped on the bed tiredly. My wet hair stayed glued on my face as a deep sigh left my lips not wanting to drift back into what Mr Gonzalo said to me this morning. Truth be told, thousands of butterflies fluttered at the pit of my stomach when he asked me out in marriage, like is he for real? A low-classless lady like me, or was he trying to play with my feelings just like Alex did.

My heart raced when I recalled how his hoarse voice brushed against my skin, his possessive gaze filled with a mix...