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 you not

 

end of the year, so

 

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

 

with you.” He came

 

the corner of my lip. “Does your company have a rule stating

No. but

a good idea” He was an attractive man in an influential position. If he followed me to work, the others

fine. It’s a

a loss for

wash up!* i rose to my feet and entered

a thick mist hanging in the air outside. I turned on the faucet and waited for a while before the water

dark eye circles.

time did you fall asleep last

and replied,

That late?

only seven in the morning, so I told him, “Why don’t you sleep

me as he answered, “Jared told me to

What the heck?

can wash up. I’ll take

aback me. Why is he

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