Chapter 70

His shoulders were hunched and his eyes were fixed on the screen of his laptop.

His hair stuck out in every direction like he had been running his fingers through it all day.

I swallowed the lump that had formed at the back of my throat, not knowing whether to go further or remain there till he permits me.

He was already very angry and I didn't want to step on his toes even more.

Although he never raised his head from the table, he was fully aware of my presence because his body stiffened and his jaw was clenched.

Nevertheless, I cleared my throat, announcing my presence.

He remained quiet and the only sound in the room was the sound of his fingers gliding across the keyboard.

Taking a deep breath, I squared my shoulders and walked into the study.

I dropped the tray on the table, maintaining as much distance between us as possible.

He still remained quiet and I stood upright.

His silence was unnerving and I subtly wiped my sweaty hands down the length of the leggings I had changed int