His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

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Seeing Nola pouting, Elvis frowned and softened. “Be a good girl. You’ve slept for a whole day. It’s time to get up and have some food.”

Nola was stunned, thinking, “I slept a whole day?! Oh, so he just got off work and returned…”

“A whole day?!” she accidentally twisted, and the soreness overwhelmed her again. “Why didn’t Alisa wake me up?!” Nola wondered what Alisa would think of her.

She was supposed to behave like a decent lady, but now…

“I told her not to. You were drained last night, so I thought you could rest today. Well, I didn’t know you would sleep for a whole day.”

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Nola’s cheeks were burning red. She didn’t know what to say because she knew Alisa must have realized what had happened last night based on what Elvis said.

of himself.

Elvis felt guilty. He rarely lost contro d

“Sorry. I lost control.” Nola was

out, trying to scoop her up.

ned. She didn’t expect Elvis would apologize to her. Before she could react, Elvis reached

She wrapped the blanket tightly and said, “I’m still tired. Can I have a day off, please?” Subconsciously, she thought Elvis wanted to do it again, which entertained him.

He patted her head and explained, “Who do you think I am? A monster? Let me carry you to the bathroom. A hot bath will make you feel better.” His soft tone made her confused. In just a few days, they already looked like a couple.

how she could

“I’m… naked.”

her in the blanket and scooped the girl in the blanket. Nola looked back at the sheet, but there was nothing left on

is my…” she thought there was supposed to be

was

whispered in her ear. Nola blushed again. She looked away, avoiding meeting his eyes and feeling stupid

a smart girl!”

the bathroom, Elvis put her down and filled the tub for her. Soon, the steamy air filled the room and blurred his figure. Nola felt that the steam also ravel her thoughts. Looking at his side face, she

made Elvis swallow. He wondered if Nola could bear that

seriously said, “You know I’m

Elvis was not so good at managing his lust since the bruises on her

am I to you?” Nola blurted out. She believed that sex should be something only between

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and even hate Elvis, but she didn’t. All she owned was the embarrassment that made her unable to

a

“But…”

He asked before Nola could finish speaking. She shook her head. She didn’t hate him, or she wouldn’t stay in

happened, Nola felt it wasn’t that hard for her to accept

don’t have to overthink. I told you that day. You

at least tell me if you fall in someone

ask him for more, but she really wanted to be noted if it really happened. Nola

stood up straight and firmly said, “I won’t fall in love

used to be a loving couple, but the girl passed away before

he said he would not, he meant he wouldn’t love

“Don’t overthink. Now, take a hot bath. Then, come downstairs to grab some

had mixed feelings in her heart. Elvis loved that girl so much even though that girl was dead. Somehow, Nola was

really lucky to be loved by such a great