Chapter One Hundred and ten

"That is quite understandable," he said as gently as he could and kissed her forehead. "I understand that, however, I would likely to talk to you about the contract."

Alexis's heart thundered. She had not expected him to say that and since he did, she was just staring at him like she had no idea what he was talking about or he had gone bonkers.

"What?" She whispered. Her eyes indicated the message to him that she did not want the topic to be discussed. But then again had she ever had a say in what he wanted to do? 

 

"The contract sweetheart," he answered with a smile. "How could you not remember it?"

Alexis, no matter how much he had been patient with her during her tantrums, felt the need to answer him back.