Loving You In Secret novel Chapter 1397

Vicky called Tyler several times, but he never picked up. Finally, Vicky stood up.

Just then, she heard the sound of the door opening. Simultaneously, unsteady footsteps echoed in the hallway, and Harry walked in supporting Tyler.

A strong scent of alcohol hung in the air as Vicky approached. She looked at them, concerned. "Why did you drink so much?"

Harry cleared his throat awkwardly and explained, "We secured a major deal today, and Mister Hart was quite pleased, so...he ended up having a bit too much to drink."

Tyler was always reserved most of the time and rarely got drunk, so Vicky found it rather difficult to believe he would get carried away over a business deal.

"You can go home now. I'll help him upstairs," she said.

"Okay."

After Harry left, Vicky supported Tyler and guided him to their bedroom.

He was shaky in his steps, and his entire weight rested upon her. Though he was not overweight, his tall figure made it difficult to help him up the stairs.

She gently placed him onto the bed, then proceeded to remove his shoes and coat.

The crystal chandelier above cast a bright glow, and his profound features appeared perfect and mysterious in the radiant light.

Vicky fetched a damp towel from the bathroom, wanting to wipe away the remnants of alcohol from his face. Tyler lay quietly on the bed with his eyes closed, and his long eyelashes cast a faint shadow over his face.

His shirt collar was undone, revealing his Adam's apple and collarbones.

Despite being drunk, he was still extremely strong.

Trapped between the bed and his chest, Vicky found herself unable to escape.

"I've never thought of leaving," she reassured him gently. "I promised you that I won't leave you again, Tyler."

"You promised before, too." He narrowed his eyes dazedly. "But you still left anyway... I worked so hard to make you mine, yet you keep running from me." Intoxicated, he spoke slowly, "I'm boring and unromantic. You only started dating me to thank me for what I did. I know you've never liked or loved me... I could only trick you and force you into marrying me and staying by my side... I've never regretted it, and I never will."

Touched, Vicky said patiently, "Tyler, what I said when I broke up with you doesn't mean anything. You are amazing, and you kept me safe when I needed protection most... I didn't date you simply to repay the debt I owed you."

Still, Tyler remained agitated, and his eyes reddened. "So why are you doing this to me?!"