Chapter 43

Eloise was tired. But at night, she twisted and turned in her bed, unable to catch some sleep. Every time she was just about to drift off to sleep, she would feel herself being tightly held by a strong pair of arms. A man softly called out her name, "Eloise..."

This would jolt her awake instantly.

In the dimly lit bedroom, only the moonlight seeped in through the cracks of the curtains, casting a soft glow that made the room seem blurry.

Eloise sat up, lightly touching her face. This was no dream. She was in Harvey's place, lying on his bed.

The bedroom door creaked open. Harvey returned after finishing his tasks and he was ready to hit the hay. Upon entering, he saw Eloise sitting on the bed. Her face was blank, looking like a lost puppy.

Harvey dismissed the idea of switching on the lights. He sat down by the bed, and gently stroked her soft hair, "Why are you still up?"

Following his touch, Eloise leaned onto his shoulder.

Harvey knew what she wanted to ask. He whispered into her ear, "I've already made arrangements, and I'll personally go tomorrow morning. If nothing goes south, he should be able to get out."

didn't say a

to compromise. So, everything naturally happened. Under his guidance, they embraced

knowing where to place her hands and feet. Her body was trembling heavily as

this, Harvey felt

in a

might be upset, so she held onto his neck tightly and said

let out a soft chuckle. He gently rubbed his nose against hers, his voice hoarse, "Ms. Laurent, are

she was about

out and switched on a bedside lamp. The warm, yellow light illuminated the

"Are you that shy? I thought you were a naive little girl. I wouldn't

joking, but he didn't know that Eloise really hadn't had

off the bed to get her a first aid

muscles covered a tall frame, looking both strong

Eloise quickly

short while, Harvey returned with the

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