Female Novel
Chapter 203
Kimberly's eyes were wide open for the entire night as she waited.
She was waiting for Maddox's return.
Soon, she was proved to have waited in vain. When the clock struck six in the morning, Maddoxwas still nowhere to be seen. For the whole time, she was lying motionless on the bed, remaining inher position.
After a while, Kimberly seemed to give up on waiting. She got up from the bed and walked to thewardrobe, retrieving a nightgown and then put it on. Then, she went back to her own bed to sleep.
She had made up her mind. As soon as her head hit the pillow, she fell asleep.
It didn't matter which woman he had gone looking for. It was none of her business anyway.
When the next morning arrived, Kimberly had only slept three hours and she woke up with asplitting headache. She got up and massaged her head before heading straight to the bathroom.After washing up, she went downstairs.
When she was having breakfast, Benedict noticed her pale face and was concerned, "Why do youlook so tired? Did you not sleep well last night?"
Kimberly was surprised upon hearing Benedict's voice. She shook her head and replied, "I'm fine."
Old Master Yardley was not around, so Benedict and Kimberly could talk freely.
"I heard that Maddox was out for the whole night. Until now, he hasn't returned yet."
Kimberly was about to drink her milk, but her hands trembled when she heard Maddox's name. Shealmost spilled her milk onto herself. She put her glass down and picked up a piece of toast.
"I heard that he went looking for someone," Benedict spoke again.
Kimberly just bit into the toast. Benedict's sentence made her lose appetite. However, she keptchewing quietly and did not respond. Nonetheless, he continued talking.
"Do you know who he went looking for?"
Kimberly took a sip of the milk and shook her head, "I don't know. I'm full. I'll leave for work first."
After she finished speaking, she got up and went straight out. Her pace was very quick as if shewas running away.
After walking for a while, Benedict caught up to her. "I'm going to the company too. Let me drive youthere."
"There's no need," Kimberly refused without even turning around. She simply kept walking forward.
Suddenly, someone grabbed onto Kimberly's hand. She turned around in surprise and realized itwas Benedict. He insisted, "Let me drive you to the company."
Kimberly frowned. She struggled and wanted him to let her go. However, Benedict tightened his gripand repeated, "Wait for me here. Don't leave, do you understand?"
Kimberly was hesitated, "Brother, I..."
"I'll get the car."
Before Kimberly could react, Benedict had already left to get the car. She wanted to leave rightthere and then, but his words echoed in her mind. So, she could only stay still and wait for him.
After a while, Benedict drove his car in front of her, motioning for her to get in.
Kimberly had no choice. She entered his car, and Benedict leaned over to fasten her seatbelt forher. Kimberly was taken aback and said hurriedly, "I can do it by myself."
"Let me do it for you." Benedict insisted as he leaned over. His cologne wafted into her nose,enveloping her. Fastening a seatbelt was an easy task. However, Benedict was deliberately takinghis time helping her with it. Doing so, his cool breath fell on her face.
Kimberly felt a little uncomfortable and tried her best to shift away, her head leaning back to keep adistance between them.
Suddenly, Benedict spoke.
"Why are you so desperate to avoid me?"
Hearing this, Kimberly's breath hitched. She lifted her gaze and her eyes were instantly met withBenedict's indifferent eyes. She started, "You..."
He cut her off, saying, "I transferred you because I don't want to see you getting bullied again.That's it." Kimberly didn't say anything, but her breathing quickened.
Benedict finally fastened her seat belt, but he didn't start driving. Instead, he leisurely held her handinto his and asked, "Do you know who Maddox went looking for last night?"
Before Kimberly could reply, Benedict continued, "If both of you have feelings for each other andyou're happy, I would keep my mouth shut. But I don't want to see you getting hurt again."
"Brother..." Kimberly tried to free herself, but Benedict suddenly wrapped his arm around hershoulders and hugged her.
At this moment, Kimberly could feel her heart beating out of her chest.
Benedict... What was he doing?
"If you're willing, I can take care of you for the rest of my life."
When Kimberly heard this, she smiled faintly and said, "Before you do this, I just want to ask you ifyou have ever thought of Maddox's feelings."
"Since Maddox doesn't appreciate you, I won't give him another chance. Divorce him," answeredBenedict.novelbin
"What's going to happen after my divorce?" Kimberly asked.
Benedict froze. After that, he leaned back a little and looked at Kimberly gently.
She said with sarcasm, "After the divorce, I will be targeted. When the time comes, I will marry you.Is that what you wanted? Honestly speaking, are you doing this for me?"
Benedict kept his mouth close. He didn't even flinch.
Seeing his reaction, Kimberly scoffed, "Does your heart really ache when you see me being bullied,or do you only want to take revenge on Maddox? Is that why you want me to divorce him? If I'mmarried to you, that'll show that you are more capable, right?"
A hint of panic flashed across Benedict's eyes. He didn't expect that Kimberly would take his wordsin that way and accuse him so straightforwardly. He held onto Kimberly's shoulders and said with afrown, "Why would you think so? Is that what you think of me?"
Kimberly retorted, "If that's not the case, tell me, what kind of person are you? Do you think I willbelieve that you will have feelings for a married woman? Besides, since you know my real identity,you should also know that I've not only been married to Maddox. If I get a divorce again, I would
have two failed marriages. I would be like an unwanted b*tch. Do you really want me by then? Stopthe act. No matter what you say, I wouldn't believe you!"
Benedict frowned deeper and tightened his grip on her shoulders. After she had finished, hereprimanded, "How can you say that about yourself?
I don't care how many times you've been married."
"Then, what do you care about?" Kimberly sneered, "I doubt that you mean what you said."
"I care about your heart," he answered.
Kimberly was bewildered by his words. She stared disbelievingly at Benedict who was sitting veryclose to her.
Benedict looked into her eyes sternly and continued earnestly, "I know that after two failedmarriages, it is difficult for you to trust men again. So, I'm willing to wait for you. I'll wait until you'reready to trust me. I just want you to know that I truly like you. I'm not kidding. I swear it on my life."
Then, he raised his hand like he was in a ceremony.
"I swear to God that I, Benedict Yardley, am willing to give everything up in exchange for Kimberly'strust, be it my wealth or my life. I want to take care of her forever. If I lie, I'll accept death as mypunishment."
Kimberly was shocked by his words and her face turned pale. She blurted, "Stop saying nonsense!"