Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 775

Leda gave a little nod toward the overturned ottoman at the foot of the bed.

York got the hint immediately and scrambled to set it upright, putting it back in place with a sheepish grin.

"So, does this earn me a bit more time with you? Heh..."

Before she could give a nod of approval, he'd already slid closer, wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her toward the bed.

Five minutes later-

"Leda~"

"What are you doing? Weren't we just lying down for a bit? Why are you unbuttoning my shirt?"

"Shh, don't talk. Let's go for another round."

Leda: "..."

At three in the morning, it started raining outside. York thought she'd stay, but to his surprise-

"Mind if I borrow your car?" Leda asked, fixing her appearance in the mirror. Noticing a faint but noticeable love bite on her neck, she frowned. "Next time, be more careful and don't leave any marks."

York leaned against the headboard, chuckling softly. "Oh? Got someone to explain it to when you get back?"

"Can't you ever just talk straight?"

Mr. Gibson gulped nervously, "No... I mean, when things get heated, leaving a mark is kind of normal, right? Look at my back..."

some deep enough to have broken the

and no one's the wiser. This is

just don't. Call in sick, and

because you say so? Dream

"... You're just making stuff up now. I

exactly what I mean. Now,

tossed her

tossed them back.

how to pick!"

here after work tomorrow," he seized the opportunity to

him a once-over, her skeptical gaze landing on his waist. "...Maybe don't

you mean by that?! I can handle a lot, but no man could

Which eye

me struggling, huh?! Explain

and grabbed the car keys

on the

left

alone to punch

in

mon. "Who's having a

l.ne

You're the one melting

You and

was the soft thud of the door closing behind

up the wall at least a hundred