Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 400: [Bonus - ]I still want you in my life

Chapter 400: [Bonus Chapter]I still want you in my life

Awkwardness drew between the two as no one spoke a word. It was after a long debate Patrick finally asked.

"What did you want to talk my child" his tone was a little hesitant but either way he asked.

That day in the graveyard when he tried to approach her, she walked away without sparing a glance his way.

He was heartbroken by his wife’s death but what crushed his sanity was the way Tori looked at him. Those dead eyes stared at him with those unshed tears around her orbs.

He wanted to talk to her, embrace her, and apologize to her for his mistakes, but the moment she left all he left was with remorse.

The guilt slowly crawled up to his heart as he walked towards his late wife’s tombstone and fell on his knees once again.

Now he understood why both his daughters hated him so much. He was a coward who left them because he thought it was the only way to protect them from the worries he brought along with him, but little did he know... it didn’t happen the way he expected it to.

He regretted leaving them back then, but now when had everything and wanted his family back, he learned that his beloved was gone.

Tori looked at the man straight into his eyes before she opened her mouth to speak...

*****

[Skylar Corps]

The office hours ended with everyone leaving the company. Gwen too packed her stuff and walked out of the cabin when her eyes caught the sight of Karl stepping out.

She wanted to avoid going that way but she was helpless as it was the path that would lead them to the elevator.

Heaving out a sigh, she walked towards the elevator and stood next to Karl. She didn’t mind sparing a glance his way but the moment he sensed her presence next to him, he quickly turned to look at her.

From being lovers they had turned into strangers. He couldn’t believe Gwen would turn this heartless that she didn’t even bother to look his way.

Ding!

The sound of the elevator snapped him out of his thought and he watched her step inside.

Turning his way she waited for him to walk him and the moment he did, she quickly pressed the last button.

A dread silence between the two made the air between them suffocating. Karl wanted to speak with her and explain to her about the morning incident but he wasn’t sure if she was ready to listen.

’Screw this silence’ cursing mentally he turned to face her and said.

"Gwen I want to talk with you" Karl wasn’t used to her silent treatment and knowing how their equation changed after he slept with Linda, he couldn’t come to accept it.

He was missing his cheerful and naughty Gwen, who would make him do silly things just to make her happy. He missed her constant blabbering and the kisses she would give him with every sweet moment they shared.

Gwen was stunned by his sudden call and blinked her eyes when she watched him take a step closer to her.

They were still in the middle of nowhere when Karl pressed the paused button and moved back to where he stood.

His eyes intently looked at her while he took a breath deeply.

Her confidence began to crumble as his reaction started to bother her. She had been putting on a mask of being strong in front of him, but now with him being like this, she was finding it hard to stand her ground.

Quickly taking a step back she declined his words," But I don’t want to talk with you" saying she turned and was about to press the resume button when suddenly Karl pinned her on the side wall, with his face extremely closer to her.

"Why... why aren’t you talking with me," he asked even though he knew how badly he broke her heart.

No one would stand for a cheater but he was selfish. He still wanted her no matter what...

Gwen wasn’t expecting him to force her like this but the words he spoke next made her gnash her teeth in fury.

"Don’t you know the reason, then why aren’t you leaving me alone" Gwen wasn’t sweet and comforting with her words, and watching the difference ripped Karl’s heart.

His eyes turned sad as tears started to well in them. "I miss you.." his voice cracked a little as he stared at her.

No matter how wrong he was, Karl still couldn’t stop himself from forgetting her. He didn’t know what happened between him and Linda but his heart wasn’t ready to accept the fact that he cheated on her.

Gwen eyes softened a little at his confession and the next thing he did took her breath away.

Resting his forehead on her he closed his eyes and let the unshed tears roll down his eyes," I know... after whatever happened that day, you hate me... but I love you, Gwen. No matter what I still love you"

Gwen felt like someone banged her heart with a hammer and she wanted to drop her anger and embrace him but she couldn’t as the scene of their naked body crossed her mind.

"You broke my heart, Karl..." Gwen muttered breathlessly.

She didn’t want to admit but this closeness was reminding her about their moments together. The way they kissed, the way they made love, the way they slept in each other arms everything came rushing through her mind.

"I know... I know... but I still want you in my life Gwen" he confessed shocking Gwen as she gasped pulling her face back.

Just like Gwen, even Karl could feel the heat rush through his body. He wanted to make up with her just as they away did after an argument, but then what was stopping him...

He himself couldn’t understand, but one thing was sure he couldn’t leave away from her.

Thousand of emotions swirled in her eyes when she looked into his eyes.

"And what about Linda?" she asked quickly masking her stirring emotions.