Chapter 278

His voice was low and soft. Clearly, he was trying to ease the tension between us.

I knew I shouldn’t be mad at him anymore unless I wanted a divorce.

After a brief hesitation, I shifted nearer. “It still hurts. I feel sleepy but I can’t fall asleep.”

 

He pulled me closer to him. “Mm, I know. Close your eyes and stop thinking of anything. You’ll fall asleep soon.”

you

s and stop thinking of

 

It was already the next day by the time I woke up.

I thought Ashton would be at work, but he was still lying by my side with his eyes shut. Gazing at his Grecian nose, which cast a shadow on his cheek, my gaze trailed down his face. There was stubble on his chin as he stayed up late last night.

His sleeping figure was handsome and regal, a far cry from his usual icy demeanor. I couldn’t take my eyes off him.

 

I had a good night’s rest, so my brain was no longer muddled. I stood up to wash myself.

 

My movements must’ve startled him awake. He pulled me back to the bed, allowing my head to rest on his arm with a light peck on my forehead.

 

“You’re awake?”

 

dazedly. “Why are

 

rubbed his chin against my cheek, his stubble prickling my face uncomfortably. “It’s the end of the year, so I will

 

to work today!” OrbitTech and White Corporation had started on the project. I was only in charge of the

 

with you.” He

 

my lip. “Does your company have a

No. but

I don’t think that’s a good idea” He was an attractive

fine. It’s a great

at a

to my feet and entered

had arrived. There was a thick mist hanging in the air outside. I turned on the

came in after me. I noticed his dark eye circles. He must’ve slept late

you fall asleep last

and

That late?

seven in the morning, so

embrace behind me as he answered, “Jared told me to be

What the heck?

can wash up.

sudden announcement took aback me. Why is he suddenly

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