Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 480

The next morning dawned bright and early.

Half–asleep, I turned over, and my hand brushed against something unexpected. No, not something–someone.

I jolted awake to find myself wrapped in someone’s arms, and the owner of those arms was gazing at me with such tenderness, as if trying to pour all his gentleness into the look. “Awake?” he asked, his voice slightly hoarse, raspy from sleep.

Memories of last night slowly pieced together, and I felt a flush of embarrassment. Yet, I boldly wrapped my arms around him, snuggling closer into his embrace with a defiant whimper, “Nope, still wanna sleep.”

That sleep was the deepest slumber I had had in ages. Completely peaceful, without a single

dream.

Gregory raised an eyebrow, his tone lazy. “A sleepyhead, huh?”

“I’m all yours,” I replied, nuzzling against his chest. The crisp scent of mint somehow felt revitalizing.

He chuckled softly, “Calling me a sleepy pig?”

“Not at all.” I looked up to place a kiss on his chiseled jawline. “I meant, I belong to you.”

I was totally, completely his.

Gregory paused for a moment, then leaned in for a deep kiss, overpowering me until my body went limp, and I playfully protested, “Stop, stop, stop…”

Just like last night. Yet, my face instantly flamed up, and I scrambled out of his embrace, “I–I should check on Ike! He must be awake by now!”

in the care of Christine Jackson. They got along surprisingly well. When I called, Ike assured

brown eyes watched me, a laugh in his voice, “Just lighting fires, huh?”

into the walk–in closet to change quickly, “I’m heading

a few

pants, dressed quickly after a swift wash, and then pulled

I couldn’t help but stare at his face. Just a splash of

with the look, planning to kiss

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above, remembering his antics from the night

planted a kiss on my forehead, “Grump, if you won’t kiss me, then

my hand to hit him, but just then the elevator doors

chased after him.

up. Gregory dashed inside, then suddenly halted, causing

hurt?” His tone distracted, Gregory turned to check

randomly covered my nose, “Here.”

briefly, then teased, “It’s fine, as long as

the night before. Sure enough, he

to be smart,” I retorted, “Otherwise, one day you’ll sell me off, and I’ll still be counting

out, and following it, I noticed an additional presence in the living room.

said, “Jane, Dave asked me to check on you.”

made me feel awkward. I straightened up, trying to regain my composure, “You shouldn’t have bothered, he just video–called me yesterday. Now