The Return of Adam Sanders

CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR

Without a moment of hesitation, she lifted her hand to land a hot slap on Adam’s face; she had gathered momentum for this and braced herself up. Her hand didn't touch Adam’s face, as it stood midair

Adam had grabbed her wrist and was gripping it tightly, Cecilia began sweating

“Is something wrong with you!? Release my mother's hand this instant you mad dog!”

“You're going to pay for this, you bastard”

Adam paid no heed to their shouts and rants, as he held on to the hand, immobilising her. He enjoyed seeing the flickers of emotion that passed through Cecilia’s eyes, wherein he read fear, confusion, contempt and dread, he loved that one most. He could feel Louisa’s fickle attempts to drag his hand down, but it had no effect on him, it was like the hands of an inexperienced child, trying to drag the hands of an adult.

Bending his head, he narrowingly fixed his gaze on a sweating Cecilia, grinding his teeth as he spoke,

“Do not for a second think I cannot handle you, nor break your h