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

around her. Their lips had yet to touch when his breath, heavy with pheromones, washed over her.

taken a break from his hectic schedule in Streamville, where he had slept less than three hours a night due to his commitments abroad. But just a few hours ago, he dreamt of Natalie during a rare

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

few days, but Brian missed her badly.

the bathroom was a bit chilly, causing Natalie

her effortlessly, kicking the bathroom door open, and. carrying

out of control

of her delicate ankles

still hurt?” his voice

together, silent. She wasn’t sure if her injury had fully

her lingering apprehension from the last time. He

of new sensations flooding through

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