Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 865:

The sight of her in peaceful slumber softened and warmed his heart. Seeing her in this state, he could tell that she hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in days. He had already noticed this from her pale and haggard appearance when they first met in the morning. Connor had thought that she’d probably fall asleep the moment she saw him. But to his surprise, she managed to hold on until after the divorce.

Knowing her stubbornness, he realized that only sheer exhaustion could make her lean against him and fall asleep in such a manner.

“You silly girl,” he whispered affectionately, shaking his head as a tender sigh escaped him. He reached out and pulled Marissa close, his arms wrapping around her in an attempt to help her sleep more comfortably. He slipped off his jacket, gently placed it over her, and turned down the car’s air conditioning so it wouldn’t be too cold. After making sure she was comfortable, he couldn’t help but watch her peaceful face, murmuring softly, “How could you think of leaving me just like that? You seem so ungrateful, so cold. Who else would adore you as I do, or handle your moods after you leave me? Without me, who would you feel safe enough with to sleep so soundly? I’d be curious to see if you’d regret this. You won’t get a second of sleep.”

Despite his reproachful words, Connor gently kissed Marissa’s forehead. His breath, warm and soft, enveloped her like a soothing breeze.

Connor held her tenderly, mindful to keep

observing the tender moment. It was almost unbelievable that these two had just finalized a divorce; they still seemed so close, so

now on

to fatigue, sleeping deeply for hours. Her phone

stir. She was unaware she was cradled in Connor’s arms. Half-asleep, she hesitated to open her eyes,

as she

still drowsy from her extended sleep. Wrapped in Connor’s arms, she blinked slowly, trying to clear the sleepiness that enveloped her,

comforting refuge,