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.”

plain,” I remarked, gesturing to the room. “If you rer ved the bed, this could pass as a waiting

asked, smirking at me. “Seems it only takes a little

not trying to be insulting; I’m just

time at home in my room, so it didn’t

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

there either,” he said. “I’m usually down in

be comfortable, filled with things that bring you joy and

relax.”

really think that?” Alexander asked, his tone suddenly thoughtful. “And yet, you’ve removed all the things that

softly. I walked over to a nearby chair and sat down. “Alexander, why did you agree to spend the night here? We hadn’t

made her suspicious.” Then he smirked, his tone teasing. “Why?

nervous around you, do I?” I

softening. “If you’re uncomfortable sharing the bed, I can sleep somewhere

no need for that,” I replied quickly. “It’s a big bed, and as I

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in his expression.’m glad to

is late. We should try to get

of pajama pants with a drawstring. Holding them out to me, he said, “They’ll be loose, but they should do for tonight. You don’t want to sleep in that dress, do

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