Chapter 1485

“I…” Ariana hesitated.

Holden interjected, “I’ve seen you naked before.

Just relax now.

As Holden’s words sank in, Ariana felt a rush of heat flood her cheeks, coloring them crimson.

Memories of their last encounter in the bathroom, clouded by alcohol, rushed back, making her want to disappear beneath the water’s surface.

She lowered her head, unable to meet Holden’s gaze.

Holden couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of Ariana’s blushing cheeks, a playful glint in his eyes.

He started to cleanse the paint from her skin.

Ariana pressed her lips together, choosing to remain silent.

She relaxed into the moment, allowing the tranquility of the water and Holden’s attentive care to wash away any lingering tension.

By using his strength properly, Holden wash the paint off Ariana’s body.

After Ariana finished showering, Holden couldn’t contain his smile at the sight of Ariana’s flushed face.

He inquired, “Would you like to stay and sleep with me?”

“No.

the doorknob as she prepared to step

could make her move, Holden took a step forward, blocking her path and fixing his

“You seemed scared earlier.

sleep well on

left Ariana with a lingering fear that was hard to

visibly, uncertainty clouding her

unease,

“Stay with me.

just want

be a plea, yet it was evident

Ariana sighed in resignation.

conceded and settled onto the bed

acquiescence, Holden’s face lit up with a gentle smile as he joined her

a storybook on the bedside table and began narrating a tale to help Ariana drift to

the day’s events, found

eventually drifting off to

sleep, her breaths steady and peaceful, a faint smile gracing his

ki*s

his embrace, Holden closed his eyes and

found herself back on the eerie, deserted street, haunted by

after her relentlessly, sending a shiver of

ran frantically, her heart pounding, but the nightmarish creatures multiplied, closing in

body drenched in sweat and her breaths coming in rapid

daze, her heart racing from the intensity of the

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