He's My Ruthless Billionaire novel Chapter 70

"Robert... wake me up once you are home"

I wouldn't, Hailey.

You need to rest.

I went from there and took a shower.

It seems like a dream to lose you, Max...

Like you will be alive at any moment.

Who will help me now?

Who will I share everything with now?

Who?

I left the bathroom thinking about how much I have lost today. I even forgot my shirt outside.

As I went outside, I saw she was awake. And she was... looking at me... at my body.

She gulped down a lump in her throat. Apparently, I forgot everything and I found myself smirking.

She looked up and as she realized what she was doing, she looked down.

"Ah... uh... you r-read this?" she questioned.

I thought of teasing her more, so I didn't wear the shirt and went towards her. She looked at me and then again here and there. 

"What Hailey?" I asked more huskily.

She looked at me. "Stop it"

"What?" I made an innocent face.

She sighed. "Stop making me fall for you" 

"Why? Why don't you wanna fall for me?" I asked and she looked as if she had so much to say but she was holding back.

"Hailey?"

She suddenly kept her hand on my neck and started kissing me. I kissed her back, and this time she increased the intensity and we fell on the bed. She was over me and kissing me senselessly.

She got away and we both were panting heavily.

"I...I love you, Robert. But you don't. That is the reason" She breathed out.

I looked at her intently.

I would have loved you Hailey only if I knew what is love.

I don't know... I don't deserve you at least.

Why did you fall for me?

For a cold-blooded monster?

Do I deserve you?

How can the answer be yes?

"Sorry," she said as tears welled up in her eyes. 

Why is she crying?

"Hailey...?"

"I-I shouldn't speak nonsense. Sorry, forget everything I said" she got away and removed her hands from my torso. "Go and get dressed"

I nodded bluntly and wore my shirt.

What is wrong with me?

I-I feel something for her.

Is this love?

He doesn't.

And I should believe it soon.

I just... have to fulfill my two years obligations and then bring mom back. That is all I need. Then I can live with Alex and mom again.

I apologized for my stupidness as tears pooled in my eyes at my thoughts.

How can I fall for someone who doesn't let me meet my family?

Someone who bought me?

I am just... a thing for him.

Something he purchased.

I don't want him to spend any money on me.

Damn, I hate his money.

He bought me with his money.

Hell, he doesn't even take me as his wife, I am damn sure.

I got up and went downstairs to get water. I know, such bad luck to not have water in the room today.

He was sitting on the couch, with his eyes closed. As he heard footsteps, his eyes opened and he looked at me.

He got up and came to me. He held my hand and looked me in my eyes. I saw his eyes were moistened.

"D-Don't be uncomfortable near me. You are my wife. Please" 

Robert's POV

I was sitting in the living room. Whatever happened today, I don't know what to do anymore. I lost Max, the only one who knew me and understood me. I don't have a single person I can share my thoughts with. And now... Hailey hates me too. She is uncomfortable with me. I think I won't ever be able to win over Nicholson. He is Alex, and Hailey trusts him and loves him. I can't do anything. Even if I ever tell Hailey, she will not believe me. I... I don't even deserve her trust.

But you know selfish people? I am one of them. I don't know, I can't let her go. She has changed me so much; I can't go back and be the person I was before. She is the first person I care about after so many years-- at least the first woman I care about. She is the one who changed me completely. I, Robert Anderson, who didn't give a damn about anything other than money and power, is here in the living room, almost crying because his 'wife' suddenly hates him.