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.

hand reaching for the doorknob

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

“You seemed scared earlier.

you can’t sleep well on your own?”

Ariana with a lingering

hesitated visibly, uncertainty clouding

unease,

“Stay with me.

restless lately and just

words seemed to be a plea, yet it was evident he didn’t

Ariana sighed in resignation.

and settled onto the bed

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

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

from the day’s events, found solace in the

to exhaustion, eventually drifting off to

steady and peaceful, a faint smile

pressed a gentle ki*s

his embrace, Holden closed his eyes

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

relentlessly, sending a shiver of

her heart pounding, but the nightmarish creatures multiplied, closing in on her

with a sharp scream, her body drenched in sweat and her

daze, her heart racing from

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