His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

“Why did you order in the first place?”

“The worst scenario would be for us to split and run.”

out for dinner and end up having a

How could Elvis Grayson, the president of the famous Grayson Group, take his dine–and–dash? It would make the headline of the local news if he did it. The thought amused Nola.

It was getting chilly. Nola couldn’t help but sneezed, and Elvis took her hands, only to find them ice–cold.

Nola blushed when her tiny hands were held tight by Elvis. They were married, but it was complicated. They couldn’t be too close.

She knew she needed to keep her distance from Elvis for now.

So Nola tried to pull back her hands, which upset Elvis a little. He wrinkled and said. “Didn’t I tell you to wear more clothes? It’s getting cold these days.”

“I did wear more clothes.” Nola pointed at her overcoat.

It was only a thin coat. Elvis hastened her into the car without overthinking it. He had never seen Nola wearing anything thick, but he thought, like most women, Nola must prefer fashion to comfort.

Now came to think of it, Nola brought nothing but a small suitcase to his place, which was strange. The women Elvis knew all owned a lot of clothes. Took his assistant as an example. She could have a different outfit every day within a month.

in

Nola almost fifty dollars to get it. Was it cheap for Elvis? Well, he sure wouldn’t care about that kind

coat for Elvis, but it was the best Nola could afford!

warm and went

the Breeze Garden, Elvis asked Nola to get a hot bath. After Nola got herself downstairs to the

his study right now. Here is the ginger tea he told me to prepare for

anyone cared about Nola like this.

not as cold and arrogant as usual in front of her.

she wanted to pursue her dream. And she couldn’t allow herself to live like some wealthy idle lady

part–time while studying interior design back in college,

and get better at what she did. It would be challenging, but eventually, she would

late

had been a long day for Nola. She fell asleep on the sofa while drawing a draft. Elvis, on the contrary, stayed up working. He noticed the light in the living room was on when he finished his work. So he came downstairs only to find Nola curling on the sofa asleep, her laptop still on. Beside her

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designer. Why didn’t

living room. Elvis strode toward Nola

the recruitment information on her laptop. Elvis was confused for a moment. Then, he closed the computer and picked up Nola, who, still asleep, only moved

softened unconsciously. He carefully carried Nola to the bedroom.

her lips looked soft and tempting. Elvis couldn’t help but kiss her; the sweet fragrance made him almost lose

latter mumbled something in her sleep. Realizing what he did just now, Elvis felt a little guilty. However, on second thought, Nola was his legal wife. Why would he feel guilty kissing his own

boosted his

well that night. She felt extremely comfortable sleeping in Elvis‘ arms.

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