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

his arms around her. Their lips had yet to touch when his breath,

due to his commitments abroad. But just a few

his work, he couldn’t help thinking of her, and even during tasks, he found his mind wandering to

a few days, but Brian missed her badly.

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

the bathroom

heart raced out of control as she looked at him.

held one of her delicate ankles

still hurt?” his voice was husky.

sure if her injury had fully

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

understand the rush of new sensations flooding through her,

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