Chapter 1083

Eleanor tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep. She wondered if it was because she slept in a strange environment. She decided to open her eyes and looked at Bernard, who was lying next to her with his eyes closed, seemingly asleep. She reached out to touch his long, eyelashes but he caught her wrist and pulled her into his embrace.

If you can’t sleep because you miss Garett, I will punish you; Bernard’s cold voice was filled with jealousy, causing Eleanor to burst into laughter.

I’m not thinking about him, she replied.

Bernard slowly opened his eyes. Then what are you thinking about?

I’m wondering why the moon is so big and round, it’s keeping me awake, Eleanor teased.

Bernard followed her gaze to the moon outside the window. He then released Eleanor, got up, and closed the curtains, turning off the night lamp.

Now you can’t see anything Go to sleep, tomorrow we have to meet Garett,” he said, his tone somewhat displeased and even stiff.

In the darkness, Eleanor stole a glance at him. Just as she finished, his arm reached out, startling her.

Rest your head here,” he said calmly.

his arm, lie in his embrace, and place her legs over his

her habit and always indulged

even though his arm was numb,

his arms, smelling the faint scent of cedar on him, and slowly fell

the dark night, Bernard held her quietly, listening to her breathing. Unlike before, he didn’t hear her

call out Garett’s name in

sat alone at the head of the bed all night, just to see if she would still

Garett made him uneasy. Like now,

her mind, waking up after

you agreed to this yourself, don’t be so petty

he took his eyes

some foundation to cover the dark circles under her eyes as she didn’t sleep well last night, but she didn’t

makeup, Bernard demanded.

glanced at her wristwatch. “I made plans to meet Hailey at

cold gaze turned anxious. “Then

removed her makeup, she appeared even younger, and Bernard regretted his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255