"No, I'm not going for a drive anymore."

"I'm homeless now. Can I stay with you?"

She conceded slightly and said, "Alright, I'll let you stay for two nights before my business trip, but only because I feel sorry for you since your apartment is occupied."

"You are truly beautiful and compassionate." Dominic gently caressed her neck, wrapped an arm around her shoulder, and rose from the suitcase. "Give me a hand inside. I've been sitting so long my legs are numb."

Vespera wrapped her arm around his waist, guiding the tall man into the room.

As she glanced at his long legs, she murmured under her breath, "Numb legs, huh? My waist might go numb soon too."

Dominic asked, "What did you say?"

Vespera plopped him onto the couch.

"Oh, nothing," she replied. "I just said it's fine to have numb legs. Mine are numb too. It's completely normal."

Dominic was speechless.

Vespera stepped out to grab the suitcase and brought it inside, then softly asked, "Would you like to sleep on the couch or the bed?"

a bed was one thing, living together was quite another. He

if it was just an act,

felt a bit awkward and said, "I'm allergic to sleeping on

take the couch.

develop an

sighed, "Then just

had already offered him a place to stay. He shouldn't push

and was somewhat

need to catch some sleep, or I'll be drained tomorrow. I'll just crash on the couch," he said, taking her hand.

his last comment and gently pulled her hand

a pillow and a blanket," she

went inside, retrieved a lightweight blanket appropriate for the weather, and brought

to bed. You should

her in. Vespera was already asleep, clutching a bolster pillow with

carrying a clean scent, Dominic approached her bedside and softly

breathing was steady. She was truly asleep, not feigning it. She slept deeply and peacefully, a soft blush gracing her cheeks. One leg rested on the bolster pillow she hugged. In contrast

leaned down to kiss

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