Chapter 36 TT Giselle switched on the light just in time to meet the man's eyes . Donovan stared at her from the bed , not blinking , as it afraid she'd disappear if he did . He couldn't be sure if the woman in front of him was real or a figment of his Imagination . His heart raced , and his throat felt tight . His words were stuck as he continued to lock eyes with her . The cigarette in his fingers continued to bum unnoticed until the embers singed his skin , causing him to toss the butt into the ashtray in surprise . Seeing him flinch , Giselle smirked with open amusement . " You own properties worldwide . Why crash at my place ? " Hearing her voice , he finally realized she was real and not a fleeting illusion . " Aren't you supposed to be dead ? " he rasped , his voice rough Giselle smirked . " Relax. My life's a disaster , but taking me down is as tough as reaching the stars , " she shot back at him . " I bet you're feeling let down , huh ? " No one knew better than her how Intensely this man hated her and how he wished for her demise . She pictured him breathing a sigh of relief upon hearing she had drowned in the lake . Finally , he would be free from her torment , and tranquility would reign in his life . Yet , only a few days of peace had gone by , and here she stood - brought back from the dead and whole - right in front of him . Donovan kept his gaze fixed on her , seemingly ignoring her words , and didn't say anything . After a prolonged silence , he finally said in a deep , good that you're alive . " , serious tone , " It's He slipped one hand into his pocket , turned toward the door with an expressionless face , and walked away , his true feelings hidden from view . Warching his tall , broad figure vanish without emotion , Giselle inhaled deeply , feeling a tightness in her chest , an indescribable sense of oppression weighing on her . Just as he was about to leave the living room , Donovan unexpectedly turned back " Why did you u stop ? " Giselle shot him a deliberate glare , muttering under her breath , " Just leave . The farther away , the better . " He halted for a few seconds , then strode back to her . Suddenly , he grabbed her hair roughly and yanked her head back . Before she could respond , his lips crashed onto hers , fiercely drawing the breath from her lungs . The kiss was so intense it left her unable to think or breathe , giving her no chance to gasp , into the sensation , he Giselle had never been kissed with such wildness . She could hear his heart pounding in his chest like a drum . Just as she began to give in abruptly broke the kiss . With a rough shove , he pushed her onto the bed . Turning onto his side , he squeezed his eyes shut in clear irritation . " Why y did you play this twisted trick on me ? " What trick ? " " you're alive , then you're alive ! What's with the ghost act these past few days ? Upon observing him , Giselle linally understood that her disappearance over the past few days had truly disturbed b A closer examination of his features showed that his once - handsome face had grown noticeably gaunt , with fatigue clearly visible under his eyes and in the creases of his forehead . He appeared like someone who hadn't been eating or sleeping well overwhelmed by intense emotional fatigue . Was le possible that her death or those five days lud genuinely impacted his mood ? She was determined not to be swayed by such ambiguous , shallow emotions Instead , she strategically wrapped her arms around him from behind . " Alright I admit it's my fault . So , tell me . How would you like me to make it up to you ? "