NovelBookChapter 866: They remained this way for a few more minutes until Marissa suddenly becfully alert. Upon realizing her surroundings, she swiftly moved away from Connor, her cheeks flushing and her heart pounding. Moments ago, being close to him had seemed so natural, a comfort she had cherished. Yet now, lying in his arms filled her with guilt, as if she were betraying Tiffany, and her frustration grew.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUnable to contain herself, she pointed at Connor and burst out, "I couldn't help falling asleep, but you were completely awake! Why didn't you pushaway?" Connor casually observed Marissa. Her face still bore the sleepy expression of someone just awakened, tinged with slight embarrassment, which only made her look more endearing.
Connor laughed openly, teasing her without restraint. "Miss Nash, you were clinging tovery tightly and threatening to killif I dared to move. In such a situation, do you really think I'd have the courage to push you away?" Marissa started to speak, but no words cout. She recalled the mortifying things she had done to him while sleepwalking and considered that he might be telling the truth. As she remembered how atrocious-no, absolutely dreadful—her sleep habits were, her face reddened further. She wished she could just disappear into thin air.
All she wanted was to quietly leave the vehicle, walk away, and never see him again-never relive these humiliating moments. That was the plan, and her body was ready to carry it out. But before she could move, Connor's teasing voice chimed in again.
LAз$τ CHAPTEя$ in gal"Besides, we were once married. You've shared a bed withcountless times and have even seenwithout any clothes. There's nothing hidden between us now. We've revealed everything to each other, haven't we? With such a shared past, if you asked for one last sleep together, how could I refuse? It would be cruel ofnot to grant your wish, don't you think?" Every word he spoke made Marissa's ears burn, and her cheeks felt like they were on fire. His remarks struck a nerve, bringing back memories she had tried to bury deep, especially those of him forcibly kissing her or shamelessly flaunting himself in front of her. These thoughts only intensified her embarrassment, making her flush from her face to her entire body, so much so that she feared she might combust.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSuddenly, the air in the car felt stifling, and no matter how deeply she inhaled, it wasn't enough. She desperately wanted to escape his presence. Driven by this thought, her body moved quickly. She reached for the door handle, determined to leave without so much as glancing back.
But just as she grabbed the door handle, Connor's mocking voice cagain. “Miss Nash, even if we're no longer husband and wife, we can still be friends. No need to act as if we should never see each other again. Besides, where else would you find such an effective sleep aid as me? Don't tellthat you don't know that losingwould be a great loss for you. You've slept besideso many times that you probably know my character well. I'm not stingy, right? Miss Nash, whenever you needto help you sleep, just call or text. I'll be at your service anytime, anywhere. Don't hesitate to reach out." His words made Marissa even more mortified and furious. She bit her lip, turned around sharply, and glared at him.
Seeing her so angry, Connor grinned playfully. Clearly, he had been trying to provoke her just to see her reaction. And he had succeeded
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