qUnsure if it was because she had Danrique's arms around her, Francesca felt exceptionally secure and thus slept very well that night.

Undisturbed by dreams, she rested all the way till she roused on her own at dawn.

Feeling completely invigorated, Francesca habitually stretched her back and let out a yawn. Then, she flipped her body around like an indolent little feline.

That was when she discovered the absence of the person next to her.

When she opened her eyes, she realized that he was really gone, and as far as she could tell, the water in the bathroom was not running either.

“Danrique! Danrique Lindberg!” Francesca called. “Are you here, you rogue?”

That yielded no reply.

Okay. I suppose he must have gotten out of bed early.

She could sense that he had not managed to sleep well the night before. Although he hardly moved, his body felt stiff and tensed against hers, as though he was unable to relax.

Conversely, she had slept quite soundly herself; it was as though his presence had a hypnotic effect on her.

In a jolly fine mood, Francesca hopped out of bed to freshen up. At that moment, someone came knocking at her door. Norah's voice emanated from the other side. “May I come in, Ms. Cece?”

“Please enter!”

brushing her teeth, Francesca's mouth

two maids to tidy the room and also to bring Francesca some ginger tea to warm

your drink, Ms. Cece. Mr.

“Okay.”

own attire in order, Francesca then went along

helping himself to some breakfast. On the table was a generous spread of offerings in the Chanaean style, all of

“Good morning!”

a pep in her step, Francesca bounded into the dining room and sat down to eat, almost

smilingly and with affection in his eyes. “There's

Francesca stuffed her mouth and spoke while she ate.

could not stifle a laugh. “That must have

her eyes at him, Francesca resumed with her

Danrique looked rather pleased while he watched her eat, as

Atkinson has requested an audience, Mr. Lindberg!” at that

that I'm busy right now.” Danrique took a glance at his watch. “Have her come back in the evening

Off the subordinate went to relay his

back in the

throat like fish

appetite, she placed down her utensils, wiped clean the corner of

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