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Chapter 448

After a night of pleasure, Maeve woke to the morning sun streaming through the windows. She felt groggy and sore all over. Her legs were even numb from the night’s activities.

Zion had promised to be gentle, but his actions had said otherwise. They’d had sex three times, and if he hadn’t been concerned about her pain, he might have demanded more.

Reflecting on last night’s events, Maeve buried herself under the covers, She was embarrassed by her boldness in letting Zion stayover and being so forward.

How had she let things escalate like that? Had she initiated it?

Unable to face Zion in her current state, Maeve hesitated to get up. Then, she heard his deep voice broke the morning silence. “Time for lunch.”

After the long night that stretched until dawn, Maeve found it difficult to admit she couldn’t get out of bed.

Zion entered with an indulgent yet resigned air. “Need a lift?

“My legs.” Maeve murmured. “I can’t stand up.”

the second round last night, Maeve had already been at her

Zion suppressed his desire and carried Marve to the bathroom to

Maeve fell asleep, utterly spent and unaware of how

find words, Zion effortlessly lifted her. Instinctively, she clung to

of the bathtub triggered memories of their passionate night. Maeve

softly as Zion set her down and began to tend to

toothpaste onto her

help but smile. After she had reluctantly

was caught off guard.

you walk on your own?”

fell silent.

the living room, where lunch

early in

the morning market to pick up things

blushed scarlet at

the same white shirt as yesterday. But with a couple of buttons undone,

quickly averted her gaze and focused on

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