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.

in his embrace, and place her legs over his waist. This position always helped her drift off to

about her habit

though his arm was numb, he wouldn’t move, being

faint scent of cedar on him,

held her quietly, listening to her breathing. Unlike before, he didn’t

why Eleanor would call out Garett’s name in her dreams.

he didn’t know, he often sat alone at the head of the bed all night, just to see if she would still call out Garett’s name in her dreams.

a bit petty, every mention of Garett made him uneasy. Like now, knowing they were to meet Garett

up after only a few hours of sleep. After getting ready.

you agreed to this yourself, don’t

then he took his eyes off his phone screen

to cover the dark circles under her eyes

the makeup,

her wristwatch. “I made plans to meet Hailey

anxious. “Then let’s go another

even younger, and Bernard regretted

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