26.

POPPY:

No one wanted to tear our gazes away. Definitely not me who does not want to back down. Wyatt had been glancing now and then in our direction, which was dangerous since he could not focus on his driving.

"Mr. Holding. My apologies if I made you feel as if this work is nothing. But I assure you, one hundred one percent that I want to help you with everything I want. I want you and Miss Olivia to get wed as soon as possible."

"Prove it. Your words and actions are two different things. The more days passed, the more my time has been wasted."

Putting both hands on my hips, I snapped, "I will, Mr. Holding."

Wyatt cleared his throat. "Can we all relax for a moment?" he asked.

I folded my arms in front of my chest and exhaled in frustration.

How can I relax? If this man continued testing my patience?

“M-Mommy?” Kelly asked again, this time pulling my hand away. "Stop fighting. You're making me scared like before." Her voice trembled, while her hand shook.

As shameful as it sounde