Chapter 98

Elise tried to lighten the mood. "Don't tell me you're into men. You couldn't tell Mr. Fuller Senior the truth, so you decided to marry me instead?" Atticus opened his eyes to look at her. The car was dim, the streetlights flickering through the window, casting shadows that made his eyes look dark and unreadable. There was also a chill, as if she was being watched by a predator. Elise leaned back until her spine was pressed against the car door. She could feel the sweat breaking out on her skin; when the air conditioner blew against it, she shivered. Elise had never felt this way before. He had never once looked at her with such a cold expression. It made her forget, for a moment, what kind of man he really was. "Atticus…" The man chuckled. "What do I do now, El? You caught me!" Elise didn't buy it. He hardly ever told the truth, but this time she was sure he was lying. To make up for it, she prepared a simple meal upon her return to Crestwood Manor. Earlier that afternoon in th