Chapter 229

"Stop! Put me down!"

Before Evelyn could react, Dominic had already swept her off her feet and carried her into the cramped bedroom.

Her hands pressed against his firm chest through the thin fabric of his shirt as she stared up at his dangerously handsome face. She refused to let herself be seduced by his masculine charm again.

Swallowing hard, she whispered nervously, "What... what are you planning to do?"

They weren't married, making this intimacy inappropriate. More importantly, she couldn't handle this constant physical demand.

Ever since coming to this small town, Evelyn had lost count of how many times Dominic had taken her like this. Each encounter left her exhausted and unfocused for work the next day.

It reminded her of five years ago with her mysterious benefactor.

At this point, she hardly needed the DNA test results. The way Dominic took her with such primal hunger convinced her he was that man from five years ago.

What frustrated her most was how unaffected he seemed afterward - always ready to return to work as if nothing happened.

Her body still ached from yesterday's passion, yet here he was, hungry again.

Ignoring her weak protests, Dominic carried her toward the bed, his dark eyes burning with desire as they raked over her trembling form.

Evelyn could only stare up at him helplessly.

Just when she thought he might release her, his expression darkened. In one swift motion, he flipped her over his shoulder.

Dizziness overwhelmed her as blood rushed to her head. Before she could adjust, a cold draft hit her bare legs - he'd already stripped off her pants and tossed them aside...

Only when he pinned her to the slightly worn secondhand bed did Dominic realize how much he enjoyed this.

The partially undone sheets carried her faint, familiar scent.

As he leaned down to claim her lips, Evelyn arched away. "No... please... mmm..." Her weak protest was swallowed by his kiss.

"I need you... now," Dominic growled, one hand gripping her slender waist while the other pushed up her white sweater.

She'd been wearing the same clothes since rushing back to the city from the small town.

Autumn's chill required thicker fabrics than summer's light dresses. Between work and family emergencies, she'd forgotten to change.

Her hurried return to the city - worried about the twins - meant she hadn't packed extra clothes.

Between hospital visits with her father and grandfather, picking up the children, cooking meals, and putting them to bed, she hadn't found time to retrieve clothes from her rental apartment.

Now, after finally getting free time to return home, the grown man in her life had followed her demanding attention of a very different kind...

When Dominic pushed up her sweater, he discovered she wore nothing beneath.

The lingerie Wanda had discarded at the mall left her with no undergarments.

The thick sweater and jacket had concealed this secret all day, but now...

Exhausted yet aroused by his touch, Evelyn's lips parted in soft moans...

"First you buy that lingerie, now you go without anything underneath. Who taught you these tricks?" Dominic murmured between kisses.

Their pounding hearts created a rhythm in the quiet room, sometimes fast, sometimes slow.

Late night silence enveloped the small rental apartment, broken only by the creaking of the old wooden bed...

"Oh God... ahh... mmm..."

"Dominic... ah! Ah!"

Evelyn felt her soul being consumed, her body trembling uncontrollably as pleasure overwhelmed her...

When peace finally returned to the apartment and Dominic went to shower, Evelyn faintly heard her phone ringing.

She'd taken her pajamas to the small town, leaving none here.

If Dominic had his fill tonight, she planned to change the sheets and sleep naked.

Now alone, she removed her sweater before answering.

Wincing from sore muscles, she picked up the phone from the floor.

Olivia's name flashed on screen.

Nine missed calls.

This was the tenth.

"Hello?" Evelyn answered breathlessly.

"Where have you been? I was about to come looking for you! Ten calls!" Olivia sounded frantic.

"I... I was showering," Evelyn lied, still panting.

Olivia assumed she'd rushed to answer. "Your small town colleague said you returned today. Are you going back tomorrow? If so, come to the office first thing. They need an original certified document delivered urgently."

"I'll be there in the morning." Evelyn felt relieved she hadn't booked her train ticket yet.

Just then, the bathroom door opened.

Evelyn's face burned when Dominic entered, her breath hitching as the room's temperature seemed to rise with his approach...

"Shower now, or wait until we return to my place?" Dominic asked coolly, his impeccable appearance restored after washing.

Whether in a fitted shirt or tailored suit, his devastating handsomeness remained undeniable.