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…”

night. Yet, my face instantly flamed up, and I scrambled out of his embrace,

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

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

closet to change quickly, “I’m heading

me a few minutes.”

cargo pants, dressed quickly after a swift

elevator, I couldn’t help but stare at his face. Just a

look, planning

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from

I could finish, he planted a kiss on my forehead, “Grump, if you won’t kiss me,

just talking about broad daylight? Heat rushed to my face again, and I raised my

chased

inside, then

His tone distracted, Gregory turned to check on

randomly covered my

as long

off guard, I tickled his waist, having discovered his ticklish spot the night before. Sure enough, he jerked away, capturing my

your girlfriend, I need to be smart,” I retorted, “Otherwise, one day you’ll sell me off, and I’ll still be counting the money for you…”

it, I

and said, “Jane, Dave asked me to check

guest made me feel awkward. I straightened up, trying to regain my composure, “You shouldn’t have bothered, he

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