Chapter 1439:

Though seemingly lean, years of workouts had sculpted his body into defined abs and a striking waistline. His physique was a living, breathing version of Michelangelo’s David—flawlessly proportioned and chiseled.

Oblivious to her inner turmoil, Eric straightened his neck. “Is this alright?”

“Yes…” Hadley nodded, her face carefully neutral as she silently squeezed some cream into her palm, her gaze fixed straight ahead. “Might sting a little,” she murmured. “Try not to move.”

“Okay.”

The curve of his neck was prominent. With care, Hadley rubbed the cream onto his skin, pressing her palm down inch by inch.

Eric hissed, a sharp intake of breath betraying the pain.

“Does that hurt?” Hadley paused, her touch becoming even lighter. “I’ll be slower and more careful.”

couldn’t help but mutter under her breath, “Why insist on sleeping on the sofa? A man nearly six foot three crammed onto a tiny sofa—a stiff

stray lock of her long hair accidentally escaped from behind her ear, brushing across

but

shiver ran down

gaze, his Adam’s apple bobbing with each breath he

delicate floral

done,” Hadley announced, finishing the application and about to withdraw her

suddenly grew husky

surprised sound escaped

fully into his arms, his strong embrace capturing her

fingers gently pressed against her lips. His voice remained rough with emotion. “Hadley. I

Hadley’s eyes; she

covered her eyes.

kept his hand over her eyes for a moment

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