Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 158

Natalie glanced up at him, noticing the dark circles under his eyes. She could tell he hadn’t been resting much these past few days. After some silence, she said softly, “I’ve talked to the doctor. I’ll be discharged in a few days and head home by myself. Don’t trouble to come over.”

“Okay,” Brian responded flatly, his voice carrying a hint of weariness.

Another stretch of silence enveloped them.

Feeling her hair was dry enough, Natalie murmured, “That should do it,” reaching for the power socket to unplug the hairdryer.

Brian also reached to unplug it, and their fingers brushed against each other’s.

Natalie quickly withdrew her hand, avoiding any further entanglement.

Brian’s hand lingered near the strands of hair behind her ear, not moving away. After a few seconds of silence, he leaned in, his lips seeking hers.

some reason, Natalie didn’t refuse Brian’s kiss

hairdryer and wrapped his arms around her. Their lips had yet to

to his commitments abroad. But just a few hours ago, he dreamt of Natalie during a rare moment

Natalie had gotten under his skin. Whenever he paused his work, he couldn’t help thinking of her, and

been apart for only a few

the bathroom was a bit chilly, causing Natalie to shiver slightly and subconsciously lean into

kicking the bathroom door open, and. carrying her back to the bedroom.

of control as she looked at

one of her delicate

his voice was husky.

injury had fully healed, but she

her silence, Brian sensed her lingering apprehension from the last time. He gently turned

understand the rush of new sensations flooding through

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