"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.

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

help for a bit. You said you wanted to sleep, right? So close your eyes and rest. I'll wake you when the medication arrives."

was the last thing on her

"Langston."

"Hmm?"

when I was twelve, and our families spent Thanksgiving

hummed in acknowledgment, "Yeah, your

was much

with cheeks puffed out like little dumplings and big round eyes,

that you'd be eighteen soon and could

"So why you started crying dessert and didn't stop until you

been that night. She managed a weak smile, "Yeah, I was so afraid you'd find a girlfriend before I was old enough. What

then, not worrying about anything, just thinking I

"Now, I think too much, and I can clearly see the reasons we're not suited for each other." He paused for a moment before continuing

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