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 this time.

hairdryer and wrapped his arms around her. Their lips

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

was a bit chilly, causing Natalie to shiver slightly

a bit before lifting her effortlessly, kicking the bathroom

control as she looked

her delicate ankles in

his voice

sure if her injury had fully healed, but she

from the last time. He gently

didn’t understand the rush of new sensations flooding through

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