Elly Campbell's words, "You've already obliterated the persistence I had for you," replaced the last bit of anger in his heart with an increasing sense of uncontrollable panic.
After saying that, Elly Campbell had no intention of wasting more words with Adam Jones. She broke free from his grasp and took steps to leave, only to be pulled back by him once more.
"Elly Campbell, I'm giving you one more chance to take back the divorce agreement," he said, whispering into her ear. The warmth of his breath tickled her, making her sensitive earlobes turn red instantly, and her back stiffened in an instant.
Even though he was obviously angry, Adam's actions came off as teasing and flirtatious.
During this time, Elly Campbell had never been able to understand what Adam was really thinking.
