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.

orchestrate his intoxication, he harbored no

behavior represented a rare deviation for her. Why not indulge her scheme

bathroom, verified the bathtub’s

descending to the kitchen might prevent her

occur, she positioned herself to respond with immediate

𝖁𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖋𝖞 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘[․]𝖈𝖔𝖒

ritual had partially restored his sobriety, though he

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

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

with a satisfying sense

gaze lingered on Ellis’s hair, still damp from his shower. She reached for the towel, rubbing it through his hair with gentle, practiced motions before plugging in the hairdryer

off to the kitchen and returned with a glass of honeyed water, nerves prickling

her anxiety—not knowing if he was truly