Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

hapter 146

Chapter 146

Ashton’s so–called “usual routine” was that they’d each go to their own rooms to shower, then one of them would quietly slip into the other’s bedroom. One would obediently lie down with eyes closed, trying to fall asleep, while the other would sit nearby, gaming away.

One still, one moving, peaceful and serene, as if time itself stood still.

Because of the awkwardness, after Briar entered Ashton’s bedroom, she didn’t say a word. She went straight to the single armchair in the corner and

started playing a game on her phone.

Ashton was sensible enough. He lay down obediently, closed his eyes, and waited to fall asleep.

After finishing two rounds, Briar finally looked up at Ashton. He was wearing a slightly open robe, unintentionally revealing his sexy chest. His breathing was steady and long.

Phew! He’s finally asleep!‘ Briar thought, finally letting out a breath of relief.

The weight on Briar’s heart lifted. She touched her still–burning face, then her lips, which were no longer swollen. She felt the lingering ripples in her

chest.

Men, especially handsome ones, were truly seductive.

That kiss in the car had completely messed with Briar’s mind. Even while gaming, she was totally distracted.

She slumped further into the armchair, resting her head on her hand. As her tense expression relaxed, drowsiness crept in.

Probably because she felt safer now that Ashton was asleep, Briar let herself close her eyes.

Half an hour later, her breathing steadied, and she drifted into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, Ashton, who was supposedly asleep, opened his eyes. There was no trace of sleepiness in his gaze, just clarity.

He mimicked Briar’s posture, propping up his head as he watched the sleeping girl. Because she was curled up in the chair, her sleeping position looked uncomfortable. Soon, her head began to bob forward and back…

Ashton’s eyes were gentle, amused by her awkward sleeping pose.

slept exceptionally well that night, surrounded by alternating softness and firmness, a

landed on something smooth

that… a heartbeat?‘

heartbeat. It seemed

She opened her eyes, and a giant close–up of Ashton’s handsome face was right in

she jumped up in place, nearly tumbling off the bed. A pair of strong arms quickly wrapped around her waist and steadied her.

you…1…” Briar stammered,

‘What are you doing in my

layout and the bedspread clearly weren’t hers. So she

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the armchair last night. However, she woke up on Ashton’s bed, and they were

arms.

and the strong

just slept with Ashton. Her

squeezed her eyes shut in mortified

is just a dream and I haven’t

you?” Ashton’s concerned voice, tinged with

fine.” Briar forced her eyes open and pried his hand off her waist, trying her best to put on a straight face. “Morning,

chuckle. “Morning. Want

the nightstand, glanced at

for my morning workout. Mr. Wade, see you later.” Briar snatched the phone, silenced the alarm, then bolted out of bed, threw on her shoes, opened the door, shut it

calm,

escape like a heartless playboy who’d been abandoned after a one–night

him about why she was in his bed.

she climbed into his

Ashton really

assumed she’d unknowingly climbed into his

home, straight into the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, her eyes were