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 his ‘presence as if wholly enveloped

the words she was about to say, wisely

them, “Mr. Pennyfeather is feeling unwell.

of the top–floor employees had left.

lan was still asleep, his arms still holding

wishing he would

the neon lights illuminating the city.

enough light from outside

nudged him a few times and called his name, but lan pulled

good sleep, it was time

she let

the resting room before he carried her

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

reply before they were at it again.

until four in the morning that he finally dressed her,

fingers trembling as she fastened

their just–finished love–making. Ian had been eager, leaving few marks, but he would surely notice the ones on her

but

helped her button up the last button,

looked at her confusedly.

you uncomfortable? Or did I

shook her head, revealing large marks

teaned in, examining the marks.

was about to say something offensive, she

then he lowered his head

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