Obligation by Lexi Lawton

Author:Lexi Lawton [Lawton, Lexi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: FireChicken Press, LLC
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Bradley rested his hand on Carissa’s back and gently nudged her out of the elevator and into the penthouse foyer. He’d known coming here wouldn’t be easy, but he didn’t expect the ambush of bad memories to hit him so hard. But the second he stepped over the threshold, he was bombarded with the haunting sounds of his ex-girlfriend’s cries, of her shrill screams and nasty words—all hurled at him because he refused to propose on her terms.

He momentarily closed his eyes and drew in a deep breath. That night was a long time ago, and he’d moved on since then. The things she’d said about him weren’t true—he knew that—and he’d worked hard to prove to himself every single day that he wasn’t the cold, uncaring, selfish man she accused him of being.

“Wow.” Carissa left his side and wandered farther into the penthouse. “This place is amazing.” She took her time strolling through the living room, her gaze perusing every inch.

He smiled watching her, remembering the first time he’d seen this place, too. His reaction had been much the same, but now this place was like a second home. Or rather, it had been. Now it was simply a place he avoided—until tonight.

She went straight for the floor-to-ceiling window on the far side of the living room. The view of downtown Phoenix was astounding, and one of the main reasons his father had chosen this particular building.

“This view…” she said, stunned.

Her face was reflected back to him in the window, and her eyes were wide, the brown and green flecks twisting among the city lights. Her face was still a little red and puffy from crying, but she was a vision to him.

“Incredible, isn’t it?” He joined her at the window and gazed out at the city skyline.

“If I lived here, I’d never leave.” She laughed. “I’d spend all my time right here.”

Bradley stuffed his hands into his pockets. “And you could, too, if you wanted. The glass is tempered so the sun shining through isn’t so brutal.”

“Smart.” She turned toward him. “So, do I get to see the rest of this place?”

“Sure. C’mon.” He motioned behind him. “This is obviously the main room. There’s the kitchen.” He nodded toward the sleek, modern kitchen to his right.

The penthouse had a very spacious and open floor plan and utilized furniture as opposed to walls to divide the rooms. A long island separated the kitchen and living rooms. A medium-size dining room with a modest table that sat six was set off in an alcove directly across from the kitchen.

He led her down a small hallway that extended from the living room. “Here are two of the three bedrooms.” He opened a door on his right and another on his left, flicking on the lights as he did. “And the bathroom.” He swung open the door directly in front of him.

Carissa peeked into each room, but she didn’t offer any comments. Was she still impressed? Or overwhelmed? He’d been to her house, and that place was a veritable mansion.

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