Chapter 1018

Maja nestled next to him, her body still filled with tension.

Not until the gentle sound of his breathing reached her ears did she realize that lan had fallen asleep.

His arms were wrapped tightly around her, his chin resting on her shoulder, sleeping soundly.

Maja gazed out at the view from the window, the sunlight bathing the scenery outside, a pang of tenderness flooding her heart.

lan was a difficult man, his temper not the best, prone to irritation.

He was cold to strangers, but he had a way of melting her heart.

Especially when he let his guard down, it was heart–wrenching.

Maja fell silent, closing her eyes quietly.

She spent the previous night wide awake, worried about the marks on her body. Now, feeling his presence, she found comfort.

They lay intertwined on the couch, drifting off to sleep.

Zoey walked into the office at some point, noticing Maja’s absence. She figured she must be resting, especially since the door to the resting room was slightly ajar.

Zoey placed the documents she was holding on the desk, ready to open the door and call Maja.

Since it was already two hours past, they had to process the afternoon’s paperwork.

But through a slight crack in the door, she noticed a man holding a woman tightly in his arms.

seemed petite in

the words she was about to say, wisely closed the door, and

“Mr. Pennyfeather is feeling unwell. Let’s discuss

up when most of the

asleep, his arms still

wishing

was now dark, the neon lights

enough light from

times and called his name, but lan

good sleep, it was time to eat.

so she let him be.

resting room before he carried her into the office, placing

bodies were warm, lan’s voice was raspy, “We haven’t tried this place

reply before

in the morning that he finally dressed her, turning

stiffened, her fingers trembling as

few marks, but

her clothes, but her nervousness made it difficult.

button up the last button,

at her confusedly.

uncomfortable? Or did I hurt

large marks on

in, examining the

he was about to say something offensive,

marks, then he lowered his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255