Female Novel
Chapter 352
Shocked, Bailey wrapped her arms around his neck.
“Stop it. I feel sick from having too much to drink.”
Artemis cocked a brow. “Your drunken state provides the best opportunity for me.”
What a scoundrel...
Feeling helpless, Bailey resigned herself to be carried out of the private room.
Upon arriving at the elevator, she asked curiously, “Where are we going? Back to ShelbertCondominium?”
Lowering his gaze to look at her, Artemis retorted sarcastically, “Do I look like an idiot? Why would Ibring you home and have the kids disrupt my plan?”
Hmm... This scoundrel is getting smarter by the day.
“B-But it's getting late. Wouldn't it be dangerous to leave the children home alone? Let's hurry backinstead.”
“Sheesh,” Artemis snorted. “Can you drop the act? Don't think I'm not aware of how hands-off you werewith the children over the years. They're quite independent. When you were overseas for one to twomonths, has Zayron ever suffered?”
Bailey was rendered speechelss.
Ding!
The elevator doors opened.
After Artemis carried her in, he pinned her against the wall.
Before she knew it, she was overwhelmed by his affection, as if he was about to devour her.
Bailey let out a gentle sigh.
It's clear he has reached the limit of his endurance. He would likely explode if I continue to resist him.
“Honey, do you want to do it here or my private mansion?”
What sort of question is that?
“If you dare to do it here, I'll break your legs.”
As elation flashed across his face, Artemis clarified frantically, “I-Is that a yes?”
After a momentary silence, Bailey threw her arms around his waist as she replied in a raspy voice,“Artemis, I have fallen hopelessly in love with you. As you're also the father of my children, what otherreason do I have to hold myself back? I might easily cave to pressure seven years ago, but I'll neverbetray myself now.” novelbin
From the moment she bared her soul and confessed her feelings to Edmund, telling him that they couldonly be friends, she had a crystal-clear understanding of what she truly wanted—the man in front ofher.
She swore to herself that she would seize the opportunity and never miss it again.
Ding!
The elevator doors opened.
Without another word, Artemis swept her off her feet and carried her to the underground parking lot.
His urge to make her his was driving him mad.
This woman has taken over my entire life. My happiness or sorrow revolves around her now.
“Slow down. My heart belongs to you, whereas you have my body in your arms. Are you still worriedthat I'll escape?”
“I can't hold myself back any longer.”
Bailey was rendered speechless.
Meanwhile, after helping the wasted Edmund out of the restaurant, Simon sent him back to the Chiversresidence.
In the living room of the Chivers residence, Glen was staring grimly at his grandson who had been
knocked out, his eyes glistening with indiscernible emotions.
As she wiped her son's face, Gwendolyn murmured, “What happened? Why did Ed get himself sodrunk? I have never ever seen him let himself loose like that.”
“Enough.” With a wave of his hand, Glen ordered Yoel, “Both of you, take him back to his room.”
“Of course.”
As the three of them headed upstairs, it dawned upon Simon that he had better not stay. Smilingcordially, he suggested, “Granddad, it's getting late, so I'm going back to the Luther residence. I'll comeby another day to visit you.”
No sooner had he turned around to slip away than Glen stamped his walking stick on the ground twice.“You b*stard, if you dare take another step, I'll chase you down and break your legs!”
Cognizant that escaping was not going to be easy, Simon resigned himself to his fate.
Given how disciplined and gentle Edmund has always been, there's no way Grandad would fail toguess what happened when he sees Edmund's pathetic state.
“Okay, okay. I'll stay, so please don't be mad. Otherwise, my mom and uncle would kill me before youdo.”
“Tell me, why did Eddy have so much to drink? Who did he see?”
“Um, about that, I'm not too sure myself. When I received a call from the restaurant manager to pick
him up, I rushed over—”
“Come clean with me.” Glen jabbed his walking stick on the ground again.
Trembling in response, the timid Simon quickly changed his tune. “He went to see Bailey, and shemust've told him that they should just be friends. I think he had too much to drink because he washeartbroken.”
Glen's expression turned grim when a sudden thought struck him. Narrowing his eyes, he snapped, “IsBay with your brother right now?”
“Uh...”
“Spit it out.”
“Both of them were indeed together when I left with Edmund.”
The old man's hand that was holding the walking stick jolted before he picked up the phone with hisother hand. “Call your brother and tell him to come here.”
Simon flinched in fright upon hearing the order.
Artemis and Bailey must be having a passionate time somewhere right now. Wouldn't it be suicide if Iwere to call my brother at this juncture?
“G-Granddad, whatever it is, let's leave it until tomorrow, as it's already late. Who knows, they mightalready be asleep.”