Chapter 33: Moving Forward

Chapter 33: Moving Forward

Arthur’s P.O.V

As I sat in my office, I could not stop thinking about what had happened earlier. I had acted rashly, letting my emotions get the better of me.

But in all honesty…it wasn’t a rash decision…I had wanted it. After that teasing kiss that Kathleen had given me in front of my daughter’s room…I had wanted more, I had craved for more. Because that simple touch of lips, that simple brush of senses had ignited a fire within me that I hadn't been able to feel for ages.

However, try as I may to convince myself otherwise, I knew that I had crossed a line and that I had to face the consequences for. Because what Kathleen had done before had been an impulsive thought, something to stop me from worrying about my daughter excessively. And it had worked.

But what I had done? That hadn't been impulsive in the least. I had wanted to kiss her back every since that door had been slammed on my face. And when I had seen a chance, I took it, because I had been desper