Yesterday had been an exhausting day.
“Why are you in my bed?” Millie’s lips tightened as she stared at him.
She distinctly recalled lying alone on the bed when she drifted off.
“You seem full of energy. Want to engage in another activity?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis words were accompanied by his warm hand sliding down her waist, making her shiver involuntarily.
Meeting Marcus’ gaze, Millie found him akin to a hungry wolf, eyeing a delectable meal and licking his lips.
Complying, Millie closed her eyes and feigned continued slumber.
Even with her eyes shut, her lashes quivered.
After a while, Marcus ceased his actions. About ten minutes later, Millie slipped out of bed quietly, putting sdistance between them.
When he opened his eyes, Marcus saw Millie leaving the room.
He was aware she had been feigning sleep. She was indeed a clever little fox.
In the backyard of Sirius Villa, the fragrant apricot blossoms gently fell in the midst of the lush orchard. Standing alone, Leon appeared profoundly isolated.
Silently, Lois entered the scene, her heart pounding. This romantic apricot blossom. forest was Leon’s favorite place, but to her, it was a site of painful memories.
Leon faced Lois as Lois approached.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Why have you chere? It’s chilly out here. You might catch a cold.”
Lois suppressed her melancholy, walking closer and inquiring.
Leon slid his hand into his pocket, replying, “Just taking a stroll after my moming workout.”
Lois felt a sense of relief, knowing that one of the kidnappers had missed the explosion. She feared that if he were caught, he might reveal her role in proposing the kidnapping of Millie.
“Why did you plant apricot trees in the backyard? I thought men weren’t fond of flowers. Is that not true?” Lois asked, trying to tread lightly.
She felt like the most unfortunate woman in the world. The man she loved didn’t reciprocate her feelings.
She wondered if her demise would make him shed a tear.
Yet beneath her gentle exterior, a tenacious determination resided. She was willing to obtain what she desired, even at the cost of her life.