Chapter 36

Feeling utterly mortified, Selina woke to the realization that she had completely zonked out-so much so that Trevon had to carry her to bed. where she unwittingly used him as her makeshift pillow.

Selina took a moment to steady herself, then said with sincere gratitude, "Err... Thanks,"

"You're my wife. It's cool. Trevon replied.

"But Trevon, you know she tried to say something, but he cut her off, I get it. You're reminding me our deal is just for a year. But just remember, for that year, you're my wife in everyone's eyes, and our agreement is still on your mind, yeah?" Biting her lip, she nodded. "Of course

"Goodnight then. A gentle touch brushed her hair aside as Trevon bid her goodnight with a swift exit.

Even after he left, his scent lingered in the air. Curling up, Selina hugged her knees close, her cheek casually resting on them sideways, her gaze still hazy from sleep. I can't believe I let my guard down like that. Am I starting to trust Trevon to not hurt me? No, this kind of habit is dangerous. I can't let it happen again she reminded herself inside.

Trevon swirled a glass of red wine in his hand as he stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows in his study. The moonlight streamned in, casting a soft glow on the scene. He took a leisurely sip, savoring the moment.

His hand, the one he'd rested under Selina's head earlier, had lost its initial numbness. Now, he could only think about the softness of her hair and the faint scent that clung to his fingertips, making him feel antsy and all over the place. "Selina, what am I going to do with you. he muttered, his deep voice tinged with a helpless note

because she had fallen asleep next to him and he'd carried her to bed, or maybe it was the mortifying moment she inadvertently used him as a pillow. Whatever it was, she

caller ID. His expression tensed up before he picked up and said, "Hey,

mid-air for a second, but she quickly went back to

been swamped, haven't you? Alright, catch you later." Trevon ended the call and said to Selina, "My dad and

at her mouth with

that spoke volumes, and Devin caught on quickly. He sidled up and murmured something in Trevon's

they finished eating. Trevon whispered to Selina, "I'll be back at four to pick

pocket and brought out a sleek black card, placing it before her. "I got this last night, hoping to give you a surprise, he explained. "But you got swept away by Nord After everything that

gently cut her off with a "Shh. It was like he could read her mind. "As my wife, you're totally entitled to use my money, he

the charm of being with a wealthy man. Having someone who could casually say "spend as you wish had its appeal,

widened. "Go ahead and enjoy it," he said. "I'll

In their chat, Selina mentioned her dinner plans to meet with Trevon's parents that evening. After agreeing on a time, Selina quickly wrapped up

up at Galaxy Mall in Sokovis. Lydia was already there, sipping on a vanilla milkshake, scanning the crowd

wait, Lydia. Traffic was a beast, Selina

good you are, a little snag can still get you, right?" Lydia said with a

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