A Contract Marriage After a ONS novel Chapter 490

Silence returned in the kitchen. The only thing that was audible was the interlacing breathing sounds of the two.

Mark's eyes locked unto the woman in his arms. They were filled with concern, as he was afraid that those nasty words would hurt her. "Are you okay?"

"About what?" Summer looked at him.

"Don't listen to what they say and don't take what they have said to heart. Do you understand?”

"Sure." The corner of her mouth curled up, and she shook her head. "I didn’t take it to heart."

Those in the Valentine family, except Jazz and Ms. Moore, hated her. She had realized this four years ago.

When she agreed to be with him again, she was mentally prepared for this situation. After all, Yvette hated her too much.

He tightened his grip on her, and she fell against his broad, warm chest, letting her lean against him as he looked at her affectionately. "Leave everything to me. I will handle it. Don't think too much and don't be bothered by it, lest you will get more crow's feet."

She laughed. Just when she was about to speak, he suddenly leaned over and gave her fervent kisses on

the lips.

The sound of the clattering of slippers came just at this moment, as Charlotte stood at the doorway and rubbed her eyes. "Mommy, I have been sleeping for a long time, and I am hungry. Is the food ready yet?" She walked in as she spoke. "What are you doing with Daddy?"

"Charlotte!" Summer called out to her immediately. "I sprained my ankle, and Daddy is taking a look at it. Could you please help Mommy get a bottle of water from the refrigerator?"

Charlotte nodded and shuffled out of the kitchen.