Chapter 26 : Little Miss Snake

Where have you been, Brindle? I looked everywhere for you, I called your number, but it wasn’t going through. That's why I was forced to come home," Richard said, concerned.

"Oh, Richard, I was out for a walk to clear my head a little. I just didn’t want to disturb you," Brindle said.

"Clear your head? About what? What has been bothering you?" Richard asked and held her gently.

"Well, about the whole people thinking I snatched you away from Natalie…you know I wouldn’t do such a thing. I wouldn’t even hurt a thing," Brindle said with teary eyes as she sat on the sofa.

Richard stood up to pour her a glass of water. "Here, take it to calm down," he said, kneeling in front of her. "It doesn’t matter what people think, Brindle. I made a promise to marry you even before everything," he said and pulled her into a hug.

Brindle hugged him back, and she smiled devilishly while patting his back. "Thank you, Richard. I know you will do anything to make me happy."…………

He gently put her to sle