Chapter 196
Chapter 196:
Bryan narrowed his eyes, his expression turning resigned.
“Have you taken your medicine?” he inquired.
Eileen shook her head. She had avoided eating the things Phoebe had purchased earlier.
Seeing this, Bryan fiddled with his phone for a moment. Soon, someone arrived with a meal that was easy on the stomach.
Feeling famished, Eileen ate while the food was still warm and then took her medicine. Previously, Bryan had been curious about what Stella had told Eileen, but now that he was with her, he didn’t mention the matter.
After Eileen finished eating, Bryan lay on the bed with her, turned on the TV, and held her close. The silence was thick with the sentiment of their recent time apart.
“Why haven’t you asked about what Stella told me?” Eileen queried.
Bryan responded, “I received a call from my grandmother on the way here.”
A sudden thought caused Eileen to tense up. “What did she tell you?” she asked, realizing she had forgotten to inform Stella that she hadn’t told Bryan about being his ex-wife.
“She simply told me to do as I please,” Bryan replied. This meant Stella’s approval; Bryan needed no further details.
“I’ve booked flight tickets for myself and Phoebe to go back to Wist Land tomorrow morning,” Eileen said. The booking had been made while Phoebe was drinking earlier. It was dark outside now, and their flight was less than twelve hours away.
Eileen wrapped her arms more tightly around Bryan, breathing in the comfort of his scent. Bryan’s fingers gently sifted through her hair as he leaned down to kiss her forehead softly.
“I’ll drive you to the airport then,” he said.
“Okay,” Eileen agreed, nestling into a more comfortable spot in his embrace.
at how much had transpired within
kitten. Eventually, Bryan
soundproofing allowed faint sounds from other rooms to seep in, rousing Eileen from her sleep. Her eyes flicked open, and she fixated on Bryan’s enticing Adam’s apple. As he swallowed, his hand moved to cover her ears, either to shield
head and gently bit
up instantly, his voice rough as he
want me?” Eileen murmured, her nose softly brushing against his chin. From the moment she arrived and saw Bryan, she hadn’t planned to leave without
his feelings for her, Bryan couldn’t control himself anymore. He leaned in, lavishing kisses on her forehead, eyes, and nose. Feeling his warm breath against her skin, Eileen tilted her head
smoothly shifting positions so that she was beneath him. “Eileen,” he whispered, each word dripping with desire as he continued to kiss her passionately. The warmth in the room intensified, contrasting sharply with the
the next room, causing Eileen to pause. She quickly pushed Bryan aside and rushed toward the source of the sound, exclaiming, “It’s Phoebe’s room!” Panic
the inside?” She turned to find
shadow crossed Bryan’s face. He stepped forward and forcefully kicked the door open. The room was chaotic, filled with the sounds
Who’s there?” a gruff male voice barked, jolting Eileen’s heart. She burst into the room
out of this! I’m just joking with
was palpable. As soon as she said this, Bryan sprang into action. He seized the nearly naked man by the hair and hurled him into a corner, restraining him effortlessly with
touching Phoebe, she felt the intense heat of her skin. “Phoebe, why are you burning
managed to say. She had been sleeping when she was forced to drink a fast-acting substance, leaving her with minimal strength, clinging to consciousness
leave? You’re really my good friend,” she
Eileen said, draping her down jacket over
phone. “Head to the nearby Burgary Hotel,” he said. He then
into the car and drove directly to the Burgary Hotel. Upon arrival, Eileen was relieved to find that the hotel was conveniently close to Jacob’s residence, saving them crucial
the hotel bed. Just as Eileen
said, her voice barely a whisper as she nestled her face into
intervened, pulling Phoebe’s hand
“Her state—” Eileen began.
interjected, leading Eileen out of the
was too much to
he found he really couldn’t sleep with her. Bryan
I understand. I won’t interrupt you two,” Jacob interjected with a smile. Then, he turned to
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