Romina pushed him away, quickly got down from the table, and resumed wiping it. “We were never a couple, let alone husband and wife. There’s nothing to forgive or not forgive.”
“But to me, you already are.”
The man’s voice was soft, coming from behind her.
Romina’s hand, which was wiping the table, paused again.
A strong sense of nervousness welled up inside her.
She changed the subject directly. “How has Grandpa’s health been lately?”
Joaquin was momentarily taken aback, probably not expecting such a sudden change of topic.
“He’s doing okay. You can check on him again later.
“I’ve done everything I promised Mr. Bowman, but the things you promised me–why is there still no progress?” Romina turned to look at him, her voice low. “Didn’t you promise to help me get Penningnell Mansion back?”
“I haven’t forgotten. Erick has been keeping an eye on it, but your aunt is no pushover. This will probably be a long battle, so you need to be prepared. But getting it back for you is only a matter of time.” Joaquin’s tone was calm.
Romina nodded lightly. “I just didn’t want you to forget, so I thought I’d remind you.”
“How could I ever forget about your matters?”
Joaquin reached out and gently ruffled the ends of her hair.
Romina happened to turn her head, meeting his deep, glimmering eyes. For the first time, she saw a trace of tenderness in this man.
Yes, it was tenderness.
Even she was startled by it.
Why would Joaquin look at her with such deep affection?
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“I actually came to see you today for another reason.”
After lowering his hand, he leaned against the edge of the table.
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Romina’s thoughts were interrupted. She looked up at him curiously. “What is it?”
“That thug we brought back from Riverchester has been interrogated by the bodyguards with every method, but he still refuses to tell the truth. He’s still locked up in the warehouse. What do you plan to do with him?”
Joaquin took out a cigarette and lit it, holding it between his slender fingers.
Romina pondered for a moment, then said expressionlessly, “Let him go later.”
Joaquin’s brows furrowed slightly, his hand pausing as he held the cigarette. “Why let him go?”
Romina thought for a moment but didn’t rush to answer.
Joaquin still didn’t know about the quartz hairpin. If she revealed everything now, he would definitely realize she was ‘Rosella‘, but it wasn’t the right time to say that yet.
“Have you already found out who the real culprit is?”
A chill appeared in the man’s eyes.
Romina gazed at his handsome features and finally nodded gently. “Yes, the killer is Nadine.”
“How could it be her? Did something happen between you two recently?”
Romina shifted her gaze to the night sky outside, her tone cold and detached. “What else
could it be? It’s all because of Jericho.”
The next second, Joaquin suddenly pulled her closer.
“So, from what you’re saying, you still haven’t let go of Jericho?”
Joaquin looked down at her, his eyes and voice both carrying a hint of danger.
“I never said I couldn’t let go.”
Romina’s gaze flickered evasively.
“Since you’ve slept with me, you’re mine from now on. Your heart and your body can’t belong
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to anyone else, including Jericho.”
As soon as he said this, Romina’s eyelashes began to flutter wildly.
That intense nervousness surged up again.
After a few seconds, she curled her lips into a cold smile. “I never realized before that Mr. Bowman was such a possessive man.”
“It’s not too late to find out now.”
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