Chapter 2122

Though her back was to him, Stella felt a wave of self—consciousness wash over her.

Even after all their shared countless intimate moments, broad daylight brought a certain bashfulness she couldn’t shake.

“Hurry up,” she muttered, her voice laced with a mix of urgency and embarrassment.

“Tie it quickly and leave.

Matthew’s smile deepened as he placed his hands on her bare back, his touch sending a shock of cold through her warm skin, like ice meeting fire.

Goosebumps erupted in response, and she instinctively tried to pull away.

“Don’t move,” he commanded, his voice a low, gravelly rumble that sent a shiver down her spine.

Stella froze, caught between fight and flight.

“Your hands are freezing.

Don’t touch me with them.

But Matthew paid no heed to her protests.

His hands lingered on her back, moving in slow, deliberate strokes as if savoring the moment.

once you’re used to it,” he murmured, his

her, her heart pounding in her chest as

“Just.

to tie

away the flimsy garment, Matthew nodded, his

“I’ll make it perfect.

precarious edge they were teetering on, he quickly tied a neat bow with the laces, letting

said softly, his

turned to face him, her gaze falling on his

She frowned, momentarily confused.

you changed yet? I’m going out

You should get ready.

before she could escape, Matthew’s hand shot out,

a sly grin playing at the corners

“Now it’s your turn.

hint of exasperation laced

putting on swimming

you possibly need help

insistent, his eyes glinting with

“You never know.

I might.

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