"What are you doing?!"

"Relax, it'll be okay."

Miles gently stroked her hair before turning to leave the bedroom.

Shortly after, he returned, this time without his suit jacket. The top two buttons of his white shirt were undone, revealing a hint of his muscular chest beneath.

"The doctor said if the pain's too much, you can take some painkillers. They're not great for you, but it's better than suffering through it." "Oh..."

"I've sent someone to get them; they'll be here soon." After saying this, Miles climbed into bed next to her, lying on his side!

Felicity gasped, "You, you!"

He didn't reply, instead placing his palm on her abdomen and gently massaging through the fabric of her clothes.

It was a simple, caring gesture, devoid of any desire or flirtation.

of the times when she was a little girl and had bumped her head, and Langston

bit. You said you wanted to sleep, right? So close your eyes and rest. I'll wake you when the medication arrives." Felicity didn't

the last thing

"Langston."

"Hmm?"

was twelve, and our

hummed in acknowledgment, "Yeah, your

Felicity was much chubbier than she is

out like little dumplings and big round eyes,

that you'd be eighteen soon and could start

recalled, raising an eyebrow. "So why you started crying dessert and didn't stop until you fell asleep? Because of

his father's exact words, but he vividly remembered how inconsolable Felicity had been that night. She managed a weak smile, "Yeah, I was so afraid you'd find a

so naive back then, not worrying about anything, just thinking I

like now!" she interrupted softly, "Now, I think too much, and I can clearly see the reasons we're not suited for each other." He paused

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