Chapter 677
The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom–Wendy was already showering.
Stanley stood by the window and slid it open, letting a cool breeze drift inside, easing the heat that clung to his body.
Just thinking about Wendy’s graceful, mature figure stirred a fire deep inside him.
Memories from three years ago, when they were tangled in a desperate embrace, flooded his mind, making it impossible to hold back his feelings.
He missed Wendy so badly, more than he thought he would
Soon, the water stopped flowing. Stanley closed the window just as the door opened, and Wendy stepped out.
Since she couldn’t wear that lingerie, Wendy had rummaged through the bathroom cabinet and pulled out one of Stanley’s white dress shirts.
The oversized shirt draped loosely over her petite, graceful frame. Her legs, bare and slender, stretched out beneath the shirt. Her feet slipped into simple white slippers. Her long, dark hair cascaded down her back, fresh from the shower.
She looked like a ripe, luscious fruit–tempting and impossible to resist.
Noticing Stanley’s gaze fixed on her, Wendy shot him a sharp look. “What are you staring at? Keep looking, and I’ll gouge your eyes out!”
Stanley’s lips curved into a sly smile. “Why so fierce?”
Wendy huffed. “You know why! I’m sleeping on the couch tonight.”
The lounge had both a bed and a sofa. The sofa was soft and wide–definitely comfortable enough to sleep on.
Wendy walked over and flopped down. “You take the bed.”
Stanley came closer. “No, you sleep in the bed. I’ll take the couch.”
Wendy shook her head. “This is your place. I appreciate you letting me stay here tonight, but I insist you sleep in your bed.”
Stanley chuckled. “Do you really think a gentleman like me would let a woman sleep on the couch?”
Before she could react, Stanley scooped her up, carrying her horizontally in his arms.
Wendy kicked, her legs swinging back and forth in the air. “Put me down!”
Stanley set her gently on the bed. “Stop fighting. You’re sleeping in the bed.”
Wendy hesitated. “But-
“If you say one more word,” he warned, “we’ll both sleep in the bed.”
They would both sleep in the bed? Was he saying he wanted to share it with her?
Wendy immediately lay down, yanked the blanket over herself, and said, “Then I’ll make myself comfortable. Enjoy the couch.”
Chapter 677
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Stanley reached out and pinched her cheek before turning and heading into the bathroom.
Wendy lay on the bed, soon hearing the steady rush of water again–he was finally showering.
She regretted her decision to sleep here tonight. Who would have thought that after three years, they would end up under the same roof again?
Just then, her phone buzzed with notifications from a chat group. It was the “Pretty Girl Squad” chat group shared with Halsey and Cecelia.
Cecelia asked, [Wendy, are you back home already?]
she
Neither Cecelia nor Halsey knew about Bella being taken. Wendy didn’t plan to tell them, as she didn’t want them
to worry.
Wendy replied, [I’m still in the Capital.]
Halsey wrote, [What? You’re still here? Why didn’t you come visit me?]
Wendy answered honestly, [I’ve got some things to deal with.]
Halsey pressed, [What things?]
Wendy admitted, [I’m at Mr. Hawk’s place right now.]
Cecelia’s curiosity was immediately piqued. [Wait, you’re with Mr. Hawk again? So are you two having some sexy time tonight?]
