Chapter 1018

Maja nestled next to him, her body still filled with tension.

Not until the gentle sound of his breathing reached her ears did she realize that lan had fallen asleep.

His arms were wrapped tightly around her, his chin resting on her shoulder, sleeping soundly.

Maja gazed out at the view from the window, the sunlight bathing the scenery outside, a pang of tenderness flooding her heart.

lan was a difficult man, his temper not the best, prone to irritation.

He was cold to strangers, but he had a way of melting her heart.

Especially when he let his guard down, it was heart–wrenching.

Maja fell silent, closing her eyes quietly.

She spent the previous night wide awake, worried about the marks on her body. Now, feeling his presence, she found comfort.

They lay intertwined on the couch, drifting off to sleep.

Zoey walked into the office at some point, noticing Maja’s absence. She figured she must be resting, especially since the door to the resting room was slightly ajar.

Zoey placed the documents she was holding on the desk, ready to open the door and call Maja.

two hours past, they had to process

through a slight crack in the door, she noticed a man

the two. Maja seemed petite in his ‘presence as if wholly enveloped

words she was about to say, wisely closed the

Zoey would tell them, “Mr. Pennyfeather is feeling unwell. Let’s discuss this tomorrow.” So Maja slept peacefully until eight at

most of the top–floor

lan was still asleep, his arms still holding her

felt incredibly at ease, wishing

the neon lights illuminating the city.

room was dark, with just enough light

him a few times and called his name, but lan pulled

sleep, it was time to eat.

was helpless, so she let him

the resting room before he carried her into

raspy, “We

no chance to reply before they were at it

finally dressed

stiffened, her fingers trembling as she fastened the

bright light revealed their just–finished love–making. Ian had been eager, leaving few marks, but he would surely notice

but her

her button up the last button, then noticed a teardrop on

looked at

you uncomfortable? Or

her head, revealing large marks on

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

Comments ()

0/255