Substitute Bride For Young Master
Chapter 127: Give Me a Chance

“Cinara!” alex exclaimed as he jumped from the chair.

His hands pressed against the edge of the chair to help his body back up. His breath was irregular and rough. He circulated his gaze to look for Kinara's whereabouts, but when consciousness hit the surface, his chest felt tightness and pain. There was no little girl that he missed. Their room was dark and quiet. The aroma of vanilla that is always spread throughout the room now leaves only a stuffy and empty feeling.

After returning to find Kinara missing from The Spring Mountains, Alex asks the driver to drive her home. He wished Kinara had gone home first, but in fact the woman did not return here. I don't know how long he was pensive until he finally fell asleep in a chair.

Geck. Geck. Geck.

“Master?”

Alex got up and walked with a slight stagger to the door when she heard Lorie's voice.

“What's up?” he asked after rubbing his face and hair. He had forgotten to change his clothes since.

“Sorry to wake you up,” said Lori when she saw the messy appearance of her master.

Alex waved his hand. “There is what information?” tanyakanya.

“The two vacancies have already confirmed the owner of the car is Raymond Dawson, the son of the mayor. I've already told people to check in on the mayor's residence, but the car wasn't there. So, most likely the madam left with the young man,” Lorie replied without daring to look at her master's face.

“Why do you think so?”

“Because ... um, it's because Raymond and the lady know each other, so I guess—“

“Find out where they went!”

“Actually, there's a Dawson family-owned cabin house near a Minnesota lake. One of the bodyguards just confirmed that Posrche's car was there.”

“Take me there,” Alex said as he walked past Lorie.

“Wear a car that is not too flashy. No need to bring troops,” he continued again when he arrived on the terrace.

“Good, Sir,” replied Lorie. He immediately prepared a car that is usually used to take Kinara to campus. The sedan is the most "ordinary" among other cars.

Alex got into the car and saw the clock on his wrist at a glance. It's past midnight. What was the little rabbit doing? What the hell is he thinking? Alex sighed softly. He regretted not acting more carefully. He should have kicked Jessica out when he had the chance. The mistake was not to listen to his wife's warning so that all became this confused.

“Relax, I will not make a fuss,” Alex said when he saw Lorie several times stealing a glance at him through the rearview mirror, “I just want to check the situation.”

Lorie exhaled slowly. At least Mr. Alex wouldn't go crazy like he imagined. He was worried enough.

“Is the situation there safe enough?” ask Alex.

“Yes. There are several guard posts every kilometer. The bodyguard who was checking there turned through the middle of the forest.”

“Take the same path,” command Alex, “Do not let him know if we get there.”

“Good, Mr.”

Alex was silent again. He was confused and dissolved in his own mind. Any painful questions and possibilities that could happen at any time.

The man suddenly looked up and asked Lorie, “According to you, is she going to leave me?”

“A-what?” Lorie almost choked. Why would I ask her such a thing?

“Do you think Kinara will leave me?” repeat Alex with a deep frown. He was almost crazy thinking about the question that kept spinning in his head.

“I-it .. I don't know, Mr.”

“Why not know? Aren't you both girls?”

“Ah .. i-it ... it ...”

It felt like Lorie wanted to smash her own head into the steering wheel of a car. How could he know what Kinara was thinking just because they were both female? After all, if she were to be asked to be the surrogate bride for this cold and cruel young master, she would definitely reject him from the very beginning.

Hhh .. indeed only Lady Kinara is able to tame this beast ....

“What should I do if he leaves me, Lorie?” muttered Alex again. He stared at the darkness out there in frustration. Is that the future with Kinara?

Lorie gave a stiff grin before replying, “You think too much, Sir. I think, if the madam really wanted to leave you, she would have already met Mr. Parrish, right? Maybe the madam just wanted to calm her mind first. You'd better be patient, Mr.”

Alex did not say another word throughout the rest of the journey. He really hoped that what Lorie said was true. Hopefully, Kinara just wants to be alone to calm down. If not ....

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Kinara looked at the digital clock on the table displaying the number 02:23. He could not sleep despite trying to close his eyes. Alex's shadow appears when he's closed. The man's smile, his laughter, his embrace, his warmth. He used to sleep with Alex's sturdy arms wrapped around his waist, accustomed to light pecking on his face whenever they coiled on the bed, accustomed to his soothing scent. Now it feels weird and weird. Lying alone on a mattress that is large enough to make it uncomfortable.

“Alex ...”

Unknowingly Kinara's lips mentioned her husband's name. A warm thread dripped from the corners of his eyes. He shrank more and more tears, then sat on the edge of the bed. It was almost crazy to think about everything.

Kinara got up and walked out. He needs fresh air to help him think clearly. Being confined in a room only keeps her memory always centered on Alex. If so, how can he make the right decision?

Cold to the bone. Kinara had no idea the weather here could be this extreme as it was before dawn. He blew his hand and rubbed it against his arm to ward off the stinging cold. He looked up, observing the flickering stars in the night sky. The wind blew slowly, making the surface of the lake rippling. A sense of calm and shade slowly made Kinara feel at peace. Had he had a quiet life like this, it would have been a lot of fun. However, she knew as Alex's wife, such a life she would never get.

Come on, Nara .. You know Alex accidentally slept with that jal*ang. Forgive her. You can repeat everything from the beginning. He accepts you even though Jericho has touched you inappropriately.

The reflection of moonlight on the wedding ring that was coiled on the ring finger caught Kinara's attention. He twirled the thing and looked at it. The precious object is a symbol of his sacred bond with Alex. Their marriage promise was ... All the obstacles they had faced together .. should it just end?

But what if Jessica is pregnant? Or pretending to be pregnant? The female snake ‘kan was very cunning. He can do anything to snatch Alex again ....

“Why come out without wearing a jacket?”

Kinara gasped when she heard a voice from behind her body that sounded a little hoarse. He looked up and smiled to see who was coming.

“Why not sleeping?” Kinara asked back.

Raymond smiled and got closer. “The bodyguard woke me up. They were worried because they saw you coming out alone.”

“Oh, my goodness .. They're afraid I'm going to kill myself?” kinara said while chuckling slowly.

“It's not exactly like that, but .. well, you know the point,” reply Raymond as he wrapped the blanket he brought from the room, “At least make sure you stay warm if you want to seek enlightenment, ,” god while smiling gently.

Kinara's face flushed red in the dimness of the moonlight, making Raymond's heart again beat irregularly. This petite woman in front of him looked like a fairy who lost magic powder but still looked alluring.

“You are beautiful,” whispered unconsciously.

“What?” ask Kinara. He did not hear Raymond's voice very clearly because his mind was still focused on Alex.

“No. Want a glass of hot chocolate? I'll take you to a beautiful place to see the sunrise later.”

Kinara nodded quickly.

“I like chocolate,” he said with a big smile, “I also like sunrise with beautiful scenery.”

“Good. Come,” take Raymond while moving his head as a signal for Kinara to follow him.

Kinara walked side by side with Raymond back into the wooden house with a smile still on her face. He did not realize, the man he was thinking about was standing not far from there and almost exploded with jealousy.

“Master,” calls Lorie when she sees Alex throwing her night binoculars upset until the dry leaves make a rustling sound. He was afraid that this man in front of him would go there and beat up the poor young man.

“The young man, you have checked his background?”

“Yes. Everything is clean.”

“How did they meet?” alex asked as he ruffled his hair in annoyance. His heart was hot to see another man manage to make his wife smile.

Giving blankets. Hmh! Cheap tricks. I really want to hit his head ....

“He who saved the mistress when almost got hit on campus.”

“Then?”

“I think ... Raymond Dawson also likes madam.”

Alex snorted in annoyance. “Of course like. My wife is so sweet and kind. Only fools don't like it.”

You can still be arrogant, Mr. .. absolutely awesome.

Lorie scratched her head while turning her face away. Did he have to take the stone and smash it into his master's head to make the man realize that Raymond was his rival?

“Bring me a tent!” alex's orders. He looked back at the cabin house which was about five hundred meters ahead.

“A-what?”

“Bring me a tent,” reset Alex while looking at Lorie with annoyance. Why was his bodyguard looking at him as if he was an idiot?

“You will sleep here?” ask Lorie to make sure her hearing is not wrong.

“You think I'll let my wife stay with a stranger without supervision?”

“But, you can ask the shadow bodyguard for—“ Lorie not so finish her words when see the face of Alex creepy, “Um, well, the tent will arrive soon.”

The girl sighed softly before typing the message and asked the bodyguard to bring the equipment for her master.

As a single woman who bears witness to the love of her master and Kinara, she feels completely helpless. Every time the two men quarreled or made out, he was always their victim. Now, he wants a lover too. A lover who is considerate and romantic like his master, but upon second thought, he wants an ordinary lover. Her heart would definitely not be as strong as the resilient Kinara in every situation.

Alex stared at the faint-looking wooden house without the help of the binoculars. Imagining another man being accompanying and comforting Kinara made her very upset. However, he was also sad and guilty because he always made his wife cry.

Baby, give me one more chance, please ....

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