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.

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

Joshua was tunned.

wasn't saying

tension within him

in a little closer, his voice warm and indulgent. "Allie, let's get you cleaned up first, and then I'll tell

up the next day still in yesterday's clothes, smelling like a bar, she'd definitely be upset

her gentle breathing. Allison was deep in sleep, unable to respond. After waiting a few moments, Joshua sighed and

you freshened up, then you can sleep

and eased her into

the movement, Allison opened

"Just relax, Allie."

her hair, working shampoo into his hands before massaging it into

warm water was coaxing her into relaxation. She let out a

Allison off, wrapping her snugly in a towel before carrying her to the bedroom to

he finished,

she murmured, grabbing onto his

soothing. "Alright, I'll stay

me a story,"

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