She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1021:

Freya’s lips pressed together in thoughtful consideration.

Ellis gazed at her with undisguised admiration, his rational faculties nearly submerged beneath waves of alcohol-induced desire. “I can manage my ablutions independently. Perhaps you might prepare some honey-infused water instead?”

Previously, such situations had never arisen, eliminating any need to maintain rigid self-discipline.

But circumstances had evolved dramatically; surrendering to impulse now would constitute an injustice to her.

“But…” Freya’s concern for his welfare remained genuine and pressing. What if he suffered a fall in her absence?

Despite persistent lightheadedness, Ellis clung tenaciously to his remaining fragment of rationality. “If your concern truly persists, you might draw my bath and locate suitable nightwear.”

“Agreed.” Freya immediately launched into purposeful motion. Observing her efficient movements around the chamber, Ellis’s lips curved into an alluring smile.

with Trent and Frederick to orchestrate his intoxication, he

a rare deviation for her.

him to the bathroom, verified the bathtub’s water

water, concerned that descending to the kitchen might prevent her from detecting any

mishap occur, she positioned herself to respond with

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The bathing ritual had partially restored his

evening at the restaurant, before excusing himself momentarily, he had inadvertently

uncertain about her specific intentions—which she clearly wished to keep concealed—he elected to participate willingly in her clandestine

felt compelled to provide her with a satisfying sense of accomplishment

it through his hair with gentle, practiced motions before plugging in the hairdryer and finishing the job with a warm, steady stream of air. Throughout it all, Ellis sat quietly, offering no

she headed off to the kitchen and returned with a

shake her anxiety—not knowing if