Chapter 416

However, Hugh lightly tapped Serena's shoulder. "Your zipper."

Serena turned her head and only then realized she hadn't fully zipped up the back of her dress in her rush to get there. The slight twist of her body had exposed part of her back.

Mortified, she immediately reached for it, but the more she fumbled, the harder it was to fix. Her fingers trembled, and her cheeks began to burn with

embarrassment.

Then, Hugh reached out and said, "Let me help."

"Okay," Serena mumbled, hiding her face behind her hands.

Everything felt like chaos tonight. She'd been so focused on putting on a show, playing her part, and getting Hugh to rest that she hadn't even noticed her zipper wasn't fully closed.

And the worst part? For a split second, she'd actually thought Hugh might give her a grateful hug, like her friends would have.

hug from Hugh? How ridiculous. That was something

side, exposing the back of her neck and leaving herself completely in his hands. Hugh's movements faltered for a moment.

turn around, but his voice stopped her.

need," she said without thinking. "We'll

smoothed the back of her dress, then turned and gave

fingers curled into a fist, and his

sleep together-were all it took for the

he was, and she was smiling up at him with wide, unguarded eyes. He felt a rush of heat

young. She might be too innocent to realize that every little step she took toward him chipped away

opened. Next to his large bed stood a newly prepared

of warm milk he'd declined earlier, placing it on the bedside table. She'd even added two

Since she knew you hadn't been sleeping well, she thought sharing a bed might disturb your rest. So, she had us prepare@ second

in Hugh's eyes calmed instantly. Yes, Serena really was too young- young and full of

the maid stepped out, she leaned in and whispered, "MR Larson Senior told me to remind you that Mrs. Larson is

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