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Eva was upset by this news but she could understand that work is also important so she stated with a smile, hiding her disappointment

. It’s alright, Steve, you can carry on.”

Steve muttered a small thank-you to Eva and secretly winked at Stephen, who just shook his head at his tease.

Again, the amusement trip got started. Eva noticed a roller coaster ride, which was looking very dangerous but exciting too. She wanted to try this, but not alone, so she looked at Richard.

Richard understood her unasked question and declared in a sad voice, "Sorry to disappoint you dearly, but I am terrified of heights. You know this type of ride makes me nauseous, so I don’t think I can accompany you, but I think Stephen will not mind. Right Stephen"

Stephen wanted to accept this but Eva cut him before he could reply

‘It’s ok; don’t bother him. I will manage

Stating that Eva left from there, she didn’t notice that her actions made someone more frantic. Stephen was feeling outraged by the way she refused him, but he was not someone who would give up so soon.

The moment Eva got settled on the ride seat, she was busy checking the locks of the seat. To be truthful, it scared her to be alone on this ride. But it was much better to be seated beside the devil, as his presence should have made her condition worse.

She was busy in thought when she felt a presence beside her. It was simple to know that some other person had occupied the seat next to her.

She looked around to see the person sitting next to her, but her face got pale when she noticed Stephen sitting beside her.

Stephen didn’t glance at her, and soon the ride got started.

Eva shrieked at the sudden movement and held his hand in anxiety. Stephen held her soft hand in his firm grip.

“That day I lied to Richard. I realize now that no matter if you accept me or not, I don’t care for your consent anymore because you are mine and only mine, Eva Johnson., so I will not let you go now. I will make sure that you will always be mine.”

Stephen decided in his mind. As he was now totally obsessed with the girl named Eva Johnson

Chapter 27: In news

Eva looked at her hand, which was in a tight grip on Stephan’s warm hand. She tried to pull her hand but feeling her struggle, his grip on his hand got more firm

Eva stopped struggling, as it was only hurting her more. The people present on the ride were screaming and yelling while enjoying the ride, but Eva reacted little as she was feeling already uncomfortable with the companion by her side

After some twenty minutes, the ride halted, and for Eva, it was the worst twenty minutes that she spent on this ride. As the seat got unlocked, she almost jumped from her seat. As a result, Stephen had to leave her hand. Eva breathes a sigh of relief, but she doesn’t know that this relief will stay just for a moment. As the moment Stephen comes down from the ride, he again holds her hand

“Stephen, leave my hand. Why are you holding my hand?”

“Because I don’t want my mom’s precious daughter lost in this crowd. Then we have to search for you and trust me; it’s a mere waste of time for me."

“I am not a kid; leave me."

Stephen turned by his side to face her and uttered in an icy voice, "You are not. That’s why we have to take special care of you. Now if you have argued with me, then walk.”

Eva gritted her teeth in anger. She was getting frustrated by his behavior. "Jerk," “she muttered in rage, but Stephen heard. then he halted again and looked at her.

“Did you say something?” Listening to his bitter voice, Eva lost the little confidence that they left her with. She didn’t want to get into more trouble. So she just cover it up

“Hmm, I was just praising the ride; awesome ride, that’s what I said."

Stephen gave a nod at her, and soon they reached Richard, who was chatting with a brunette young girl. Eva wanted to rush towards Richard, but the grip on her hand got more firm, which made her halt.

"So, dear, do you like the ride?”

Eva just gave a nod, so Richard smiled at her, and then he introduced his companion.

“Meet her; she is Paula; she is also a hotelier. I mean, her dad is, and she is helping him in his business.”

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