Chapter 164

chapter together.

We'll dedicate our love to our children I'm home

Time seemed to slip away as I fell asleep, but when I opened my eyes, I was met with Philip's orbs.

"Hi..." I mumbled, still groggy, but smiled at him.

"Y-you're real!"

"Uh, yeah" I shrugged. It was already bright outside Serenity Pines, which meant Philip and I had stayed up until morning. It was only then that I remembered my kids were waiting for us.

I bolted upright. "Oh god, Philip! Why did we stay here all night? I was supposed to meet you at our new place! Iris and Rowan... they might think yesterday was just a dream! I'm such an idiot!" I rambled, frustrated and disoriented.

"This is all your fault, Philip!" I complained nonstop. Philip stared blankly for a moment before pulling me into a crushing embrace.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck! You're back! I thought I'd dreamed of an angel last night. I was so afraid to wake up..." he said, voice muffled against my hair.

"An angel?" I scoffed, pushing back slightly. "You thought some random woman came in and snuggled with you while you were drunk? And that would be okay? Are you that vulnerable?"

He silenced me by pressing his lips to mine.

"Ugh!" I grimaced, pulling away. "Your breath stinks, Philip! It smells like stale booze!"

Without warning, he scooped me up, strong arms cradling me as he carried me towards the en-suite bathroom. "Let me see your body"

I crossed my arms over my chest, feeling violated. I just got here, and he's already being a perv?