Ecstacy of the Heart
Chapter 13 You Are My Wife
When Allison woke up, the sky was already bright and the time was already half past seven. “Damn it!” She exclaimed. It was Monday therefore it was working day. She initially planned to wake up at seven so she would not be late for work. However she did not expect that she would not be able to fall asleep until late night and she had overslept in the morning. She cleaned herself up and hurriedly went downstairs.
“Missus.” Bernard’s voice was heard from the living hall. Hearing his voice, Allison looked towards the place his voice came from. She then noticed Bernard was standing beside the dining table and Alexander had sat there well-dressed. He was using the knife and fork with his slender fingers to have his breakfast, and it seemed like he had done it for quite some time.
“Morning.” Allison only stammered after her mind went blank for a moment. Bernard pulled out a chair beside Alexander for her and gestured her to come sit down. Throwing a glance at Alexander who was as cold as an iceberg, Allison shook her head and said with a low voice, “I’m not hungry.” She still did not know whether Alexander was angry or not. If he was still angry, wouldn’t her existence provoke him further? She was not that insensible. After saying that, she wanted to run away from the scene.
of voice. Allison did not dare to ignore his order; she then quickly walked towards him and sat down
seen that card, she wondered whether he would murder her so she would bring the secret to grave. Secondly, his way of eating was elegant and his every movement made her thought of nobles, therefore she had no idea how to start her meal. After half a
dare to think any further and she quickly engulfed the bread and milk in front of her. After finishing her breakfast and she was ready to leave the house, Alexander’s car had been waiting at the main gate. It seemed like he was waiting for her. Allison slightly hesitated because she was worried of gossips. If those from the company had witnessed her getting out of Mr. President’s car, it was afraid that a huge commotion would be stirred in the company. Plus, she refused to be in the same car with Alexander
reading the newspaper raised his eyes. He turned his head and
“Allison Gibson, have you forgotten