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

Just like last night. Yet, my face instantly flamed up, and

care of Christine Jackson. They got along surprisingly well. When I

eyes watched me, a laugh in his

I dashed into the walk–in closet to

me

cargo pants, dressed quickly after a swift wash, and then pulled me along

elevator, I couldn’t help but stare at his face. Just a splash of water, and his skin

eyes crinkled, “What’s with the look, planning to kiss me

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the camera above, remembering his antics from the night before, and

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

broad daylight? Heat rushed to my face again, and I raised my hand to hit

Annoyed, I

ajar, indicating Christine and Ike were already up. Gregory dashed inside, then suddenly halted, causing me to crash into

did it hurt?” His tone distracted,

randomly covered my nose,

teased, “It’s fine, as long as

night before. Sure enough, he jerked away, capturing my hand, his lips curving,

be smart,” I retorted, “Otherwise, one day you’ll sell me off, and I’ll still be counting the money for

voice suddenly called out, and following it, I noticed an additional

looked at me with a gentle smile and said, “Jane, Dave asked me to

shouldn’t have bothered, he

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