Chapter 125


Allison had drifted off to sleep, her lips forming a playful pout as she clung to Joshua's shirt sleeve with a soft

murmur.

"Hey, are you awake?" Joshua leaned in a bit, his hands resting on either side of Allison. His eyes looked gentle as he watched her.

"Sh......" Allison mumbled, her eyes still shut. Her lips barely moved as she whispered, "Sh..."

"What?" Joshua's brows furrowed slightly, his gaze as deep and dark as a midnight sky, with a flicker of something sharp beneath.

Was she saying Shawn's name?

Even tipsy, she'd been babbling about his supposed shortcomings, but now she's calling her ex's name

Oh, right, he'd nearly forgotten why he went to the bar in the first place to settle things with her.

She hadn't even given him a shot, so how could she judge him as a man lacking in that area? Joshua's eyebrows knitted together, a chill settling in his chest. What a little brat.

still on your mind?" Even though she couldn't hear him, Joshua asked anyway. The air was thick with the scent of jealousy. "Allison," Joshua's voice was low, carrying a hint of teasing threat. "Think it over before you say anything..." The very next moment, Allison's eyelashes fluttered, and she wriggled around

Joshua was tunned.

So she wasn't saying

the tension

voice warm and indulgent. "Allie, let's get you cleaned

woke up the next day still in yesterday's clothes, smelling like a bar,

respond. After waiting a few moments, Joshua sighed and headed to the bathroom to run a bath before returning to scoop

get you freshened up, then you can sleep all

undressed Allison and eased her into

she felt the movement, Allison opened her eyes, her gaze

"Just relax, Allie."

working shampoo into his hands before massaging it into her

warm water was coaxing her into relaxation. She let out a contented sigh, enjoying Joshua's gentle

her snugly in a towel before carrying her to the bedroom to

the time he finished, Allison

with me," she murmured, grabbing onto his

his gaze, his voice soothing.

a story," Allison

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