Everett mumbled an apologetic "I'm sorry” as he drifted off to sleep.

He must have been exhausted. Clutching Dorothy's hand seemed to be the only thing that gave him a moment's peace.

The eerie calm before the storm set his nerves on edge, but at least they could hold hands, wrapped in each other's arms, sharing a bed and pillow — that in itself was a blessing.

In the morning, Jeffrey woke up, cuddled with Karen for a while, and then went to brush his teeth and freshen up, shirtless.

She had nagged him several times about wearing pajamas or a robe, but Jeffrey just wouldn't listen.

Sure, he'd had his fair share of girlfriends, but he'd never cohabited. Dates were for hotels. At home, it had always been just him, so wearing clothes to bed wasn't his thing.

Now that he knew Karen liked his abs, he was even less inclined to cover up.

her. "What about you? Any plans?" Karen shook her

his toothbrush clamped between his teeth,

know it." Jeffrey grinned, almost dropping his

online that men are at their kindest and most tender when they feel guilty.

his mind racing

saw Karen was just joking, not pressing him on

let out a sigh of

grabbed her laptop and settled into the living

comfortable in the spacious living room of Jeffrey's villa, with a small desk in place. Working there gave her the

Jeffrey donned a suit, all in black, tailored to perfection, making him look

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