The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 728

Zachary saw how flushed Sophia's face was and immediately frowned. His first thought was that she might be sick.

He tapped a few keys on his keyboard and told his team to hold for a moment. He then got up and walked over to her. "What's wrong? Your face is burning up."

As he spoke, he reached out and touched her forehead before he instantly stiffened. Her skin was burning hot. "Sophia, are you running a fever?"

He turned to grab a thermometer, but she quickly reached out and grabbed his shirt.

"I'm not." Her voice trembled slightly. "Zachary, I'm not running a fever, and I'm not sick either."

"Then, why are you so warm? And your face is bright red." His eyes filled with concern. He cupped her cheeks and found that they were even hotter than her forehead was.

"Sophia, if you're feeling unwell, you have to tell me right away."

"I'm fine." She bit her lower lip, then stood up and took off her headphones, tossing them onto the table. She suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Zachary... do you... really like me?"

Her voice was soft, almost uncertain. It was like she was embarrassed to even say the words.

Zachary froze for a moment, then placed his large hand on her waist. With a slight tug, he pulled her onto his feet so she was standing on top of them.

"Yes, I like you." He looked into her eyes and answered slowly, seriously, and with absolute certainty. "I like you. There's no question about it."

Her eyes turned a little red with emotion. She bit her lip again. "Then, have you ever thought about..."

She was fumbling now, the words barely coming out, her gaze darting away from his face. She couldn't even bring herself to finish the sentence.

His eyes softened as he watched her struggle. "Sophia, are you worried about something?"

"No!" she blurted, looking up at him, then quickly looking away again. "I'm not worried."

picked her up and sat her on the edge of his desk. Then, he reached over and shut the laptop, cupped her

sentence, but Zachary knew exactly what she meant. He'd wanted this too,

doubt his feelings for her, made her

me." His voice was low and husky against her ear. "Sophia, are you sure

glowing red like it might explode at any given moment. Sitting there on the desk, Sophia's legs dangled in

him. "What

at him, and her

I mean." His lips curled up, and his eyes were filled with warmth. "Sophia... I'm sorry I made you overthink things. I'm sorry

feel

I'm ready. I want to

she called his name

"Yeah?"

naive. She knew what to expect when a man and a

ould be

gentle.

s

me. I'll never hurt you." His deep voice wrapped around her

he kissed her

her arms around his waist

was so careful with her-his hands moved slowly and tenderly, coaxing the tension in her frame away. Before long, he lifted her

when she was lying on the bed, her head was still

slow,

her body into complete comfort. There was not a hint of discomfort in Sophia now.

felt safe and relaxed. She was cared for in a way

into the shower. The hot water streamed over her skin,

you okay?" he asked

flushed red again. "I'm okay." The words came out so quietly that

his hand into hers, gently

thought I'd be waiting a lot longer for this. So... how did