Chapter 0168

Chapter 0168

Ella POV

Hazel led Alexander and me up the stairs to a large bedroom. It contained a four–poster bed, a sturdy dresser, and a plush recliner with a quilt thrown over the back. The furniture was heavy, hand–carved wood, radiating an air of craftsmanship.

The room itself, however, was sparsely decorated–just a few landscape paintings adorned the walls, and nothing

more.

“Please let me know if you need anything,” Hazel said warmly. “I hope you have a good night.”

“We’ll be all set. Thank you, Hazel,” Alexander replied with a kind smile.

“It’s no bother. If you need me, you know I’m just at the end of the hall,” Hazel said, lingering briefly before nodding and leaving.

When she was gone, Alexander and I stood in silence for a moment. He walked further into the room, sitting casually on the edge of the bed. “Hasn’t changed much,” he commented, glancing around.

My eyes widened. “This isn’t your bedroom?”

“It is,” he confirmed. “After I moved out, they converted it into a guest room—not that they had to do much to make the change.”

to the room. “If you rer ved the bed, this could pass as

asked, smirking at me. “Seems it only takes a little wine for you to speak your mind.”

be insulting; I’m just

in my room, so it

is just the same,” I pointed out. “Very little decoration–it almost looks like a

don’t spend much time there either,” he said. “I’m usually down in my office or working.”

comfortable, filled with things that bring you joy and help

relax.”

suddenly thoughtful. “And yet, you’ve removed all the things that bring you joy from

caught off guard. “I suppose that’s true,” I admitted softly. I walked over to a nearby chair and sat down. “Alexander, why did

he said matter–of–factly. “It would’ve made her suspicious.” Then he smirked, his tone teasing. “Why? Are you nervous being so close to me when

nervous around you, do I?” I

not,” he said, his expression softening. “If you’re uncomfortable sharing the bed, I can sleep somewhere

quickly. “It’s a big bed, and as I said, I have no reason

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satisfaction in his

late. We should try to get some rest,”

for a few moments before pulling out a large black T–shirt and a pair of pajama pants with a drawstring. Holding them out to me, he said, “They’ll be loose, but they should do for tonight. You

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