Chapter 480

The next morning dawned bright and early.

Half–asleep, I turned over, and my hand brushed against something unexpected. No, not something–someone.

I jolted awake to find myself wrapped in someone’s arms, and the owner of those arms was gazing at me with such tenderness, as if trying to pour all his gentleness into the look. “Awake?” he asked, his voice slightly hoarse, raspy from sleep.

Memories of last night slowly pieced together, and I felt a flush of embarrassment. Yet, I boldly wrapped my arms around him, snuggling closer into his embrace with a defiant whimper, “Nope, still wanna sleep.”

That sleep was the deepest slumber I had had in ages. Completely peaceful, without a single

dream.

Gregory raised an eyebrow, his tone lazy. “A sleepyhead, huh?”

“I’m all yours,” I replied, nuzzling against his chest. The crisp scent of mint somehow felt revitalizing.

He chuckled softly, “Calling me a sleepy pig?”

“Not at all.” I looked up to place a kiss on his chiseled jawline. “I meant, I belong to you.”

I was totally, completely his.

leaned in for a deep kiss, overpowering me until my

felt something hard and hot press against me. Just like last night. Yet, my face instantly flamed

me leave. Ike was left in the care of Christine Jackson. They got along surprisingly well. When I called, Ike assured me right next to her, “Auntie, don’t worry! Ike

brown eyes watched me, a laugh

the walk–in closet to change quickly, “I’m heading

me a few

and cargo pants, dressed quickly after a swift wash, and

help but stare at his face. Just a splash of water,

look, planning to kiss me

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My gaze flickered to the camera above, remembering his antics from the night before, and I glared at him. “Who’s

could finish, he planted a kiss on my forehead, “Grump, if you won’t kiss

rushed to my face again, and I raised my hand to hit him, but

Annoyed, I

and Ike were already up. Gregory dashed inside, then suddenly

tone distracted, Gregory turned

covered my nose,

fine, as long as it’s not

tickled his waist, having discovered his ticklish spot the night before. Sure enough, he jerked away, capturing my hand,

your girlfriend, I need to be smart,” I retorted, “Otherwise, one day you’ll sell me off, and

called out, and following it, I noticed an additional presence in the living

at me with a gentle smile and

to regain my composure, “You shouldn’t have

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