CHAPTER 313 You're My Center

　　"You're brooding," David said softly. He took steps towards my desk.  　　"Ellis, we -" I bit my tongue hard after that name escaped escaped my lips. David stopped in his tracks, his eyes were ferocious.  　　"Ellis?" he scoffed, crossing his arms against my chest. I went to him instantly, holding his arms.  　　"I'm sorry," I apologized for calling him Ellis. David was heaving.  　　"I was thinking about him because of the kids, and his name left my lips," I was rumbling my words now. I inhaled and said sincerely.  　　"I'm so sorry, babe," I said, kissing his lips to soothe him. He didn't kiss me back. He pulled away from me.  　　"I understand," he said quietly. He was hurt. We stayed silent for a few minutes.  　　David raised his fingers, caressed my jaw softly, and kissed my forehead. He escorted me back to my seat, and he sat on top of my desk. We were close.  　　"I wanted to talk to you about something, but I don't know if I can now," he told me.  　　"No, please tell me," I encourag