Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M novel Chapter 407

I am in a trance as pick up the mug and bring it to my lips. Well, that is until its taste hits my mouth and I end up spitting the liquid out.

“That’s disgusting. How do you even stand it?” I question, wiping my mouth.

For the first time, I hear Gabriel laugh. It’s a deep and sultry laugh that does things to my body. The kind of laugh that makes you forget your name. Am I the only one who finds laughs attractive?

He shrugs his shoulders, “It’s something you acquire a taste for over time. It’s not for everyone.”

It’s like I’ve lost my damn voice, so instead I just nod my head. I’m still stuck on the fact that Gabriel laughed. His laugh then turns into a beautiful genuine smile. One that I have never seen before. It’s captivating and part of me hates that it captivated me.

“Are you okay?” he pushes himself close. “You look awestruck.”

“You have a beautiful laugh and smile”

The moment those words are out of my mouth, I feel like punching myself. Why would I say that? Why would I let those words slip from my lips? The last thing I wanted was for him to think that I still had something for him.

“What?”

“Nothing” I rush to say, before spinning around and grabbing a kitchen rag to wipe the small droplets that fell on the counter when I spit the coffee out.

I could feel my cheek burning from embarrassment. I let my head fall, so my hair could hide my flaming cheeks.

When I don’t obey, he places his finger on my chin before lifting my head. My eyes clash with his intense grey ones. I couldn’t handle the intensity, so I shift my eyes, trying to look at anywhere except at him.

A gasp leaves my mouth when he runs his finger along my lips. I stare at him only to find his eyes fixed on my lips. There was a need throbbing inside me. Something was pushing me to move closer and seal our lips.

It seems like he has the same thought because he starts to lean down. I close my eyes, as I feel him close, just a breath away.

“What are you doing?” Lilly’s voice breaks the spell, making us jump away from each other.

My heart is beating wildly as I stare at my daughter, not really sure what to tell her… And completely horrified that I almost kissed Gabriel.