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.

in for a deep kiss, overpowering me

short as I felt something hard and hot press against me. Just like last night. Yet, my face instantly flamed up, and I scrambled out of his embrace, “I–I should check on Ike! He must be awake

along surprisingly well. When I called, Ike assured me right next

laugh in his voice, “Just

the walk–in closet

for me

t–shirt and cargo pants, dressed quickly after a swift wash, and then

couldn’t help but stare at his face. Just

look, planning to

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antics from the

planted a kiss on my forehead, “Grump, if

raised my hand to hit him, but just then the elevator doors opened, and

Annoyed, I chased after

inside, then suddenly halted, causing me to crash

it hurt?” His tone distracted, Gregory turned to check on

randomly covered my nose,

teased, “It’s fine, as long as it’s not your

ticklish spot the night before. Sure enough, he jerked

“Otherwise, one day

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

a gentle smile and said, “Jane, Dave asked me

I straightened up, trying to regain my composure, “You shouldn’t have bothered, he

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