Chapter 364: Tender? Yes.

To Allison, he was tenderly torturing her.

The next morning, Allison gathered her things and drove toward Athton.

Despite the comfort of the car seat, the events of the previous day had left her body feeling weak, her waist and abdomen sore from the indulgence she had shared with Kellan.

She had lost count of how many times shed been swept away by him.

She chose a high-neck shirt today, concealing the berry-colored marks scattered beneath her neckline.

He really is like a biting dog, she mused, suppressing a smile as she neared Emanuels courtyard.

The moment her car pulled up, Emanuel came bustling out with his usual energy.

Ah, my dear, youve finally returned! Ever since your pottery became famous, countless people have visited my little courtyard! He greeted her warmly but immediately frowned at the sight of her carrying items.

Why did you bring anything? People will think youre a guest! Allison, were like family.

him an innocent

vintage wines and

them,

never shied away from cracking a joke or

as he quickly snatched the items from

earlier! This counts as a

seniority, youre technically my master, so maybe tribute isnt the right word, but Amused, Allison watched as Emanuel rambled, struggling to find

in the

once-vibrant green plants had begun to turn yellow, the autumn chrysanthemums were in full bloom, adding warmth to the

how the courtyard transformed with each season, always offering a new kind

voice called

your face? Here to mooch a meal? If so, youll have to

chuckled heartily

Kellan must genuinely love ceramics, otherwise, he wouldnt have stayed for several days the last time

at a time, immersed in its simplistic

might lack talent when it came to pottery, but his

he

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