Chapter 312

Shelmaine couldn't hold back her tears. Her heart ached so much that she couldn't breathe, leaving her with nothing else to say. When they arrived at the Hasting residence, Shelmaine stepped out of the car and nearly lost her balance, stumbling before Samuel rushed toward her and caught her. With a grave look, he carried her in his arms and brought her back to the room. Tears streamed down her face quietly and heavily. It was heart-wrenching to witness. Even Samuel's heart tightened with every sob. "Are you crying so sadly because of Julien?" Shelmaine didn't respond. She was too embarrassed. Samuel pinned her down and pressed his lips against hers, stifling her breath. The anger in his heart remained, trapped and unable to fade away. It was unbearable for him to see his woman crying for another man, let alone him. He was consumed by his possessiveness as it raged uncontrollably. He longed to tear open her heart and discover how many other men had occupied it. Samuel was fille