NovelEnglishChapter 464: Marissa thought revealing herself as Black Mallow, the chief instructor of Doomsday Base, in front of Connor didn't seem like a big deal, given the trust she had unconsciously developed in him over time. However, she strongly disliked trouble.
If he discovered her identity as Black Mallow now, he would inevitably learn about her ongoing feud with Clarissa, which essentially mirrored the conflict between Doomsday Base and the Peridot Consortium. Surely, he would want to intervene in such matters.
She avoided discussing anything related to Doomsday Base with him because her mentor, Zyair, seemed distinctly displeased with Connor. Each this nwas mentioned, Zyair's expression turned cold and disdainful. She did not know the reason behind this.
Regardless, her mentor would never permit Connor to learn about Doomsday Base or involve himself in its affairs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtClearing her throat awkwardly, she asked, "Connor, why aren't you asleep yet?" Connor disregarded her question and inquired instead, "Didn't you mention you wouldn't be returning tonight?" "I cback to check on Lawrence and Lindsay because I was concerned they might not be comfortable spending their first night at the Daniels Manor," Marissa explained.
Connor arched an eyebrow. "Is that your sole reason?" "Of course not. I also sought my perfect sleep aid," she added.
"Heh!" Connor chuckled, dissatisfied. "If I weren't your perfect sleep aid, would you even think of me?" His words dripped with jealousy. Marissa found herself rendered speechless. Did all men relish jealousy? She had just mollified Xander, and now Connor was causing trouble. Xander, perennially immature and wealthy, was easily appeased. She treated him like an indulgent mother handling a mischievous child.
But how could she placate someone as influential as Connor? Giving Xander money brought him joy, but Connor was exceedingly affluent. Offering him money would be an affront.
With this in mind, she said, "Connor, I don't intend to affront you." Then, she brushed past him and entered the house, making a beeline for the second floor.
Connor remained standing, bewildered. She didn't intend to affront him? What did she mean? Unable to unravel it, he decided to push it aside and trailed her upstairs.
When he entered the bedroom, Marissa was nowhere in sight. Instead, the sound of running water emanated from the bathroom, indicating she was taking a shower.
He hadn't mentioned it earlier, but despite not suffering from insomnia, he couldn't sleep when she wasn't home. Lying alone in bed becunbearable.
After he heard Allyson's revelations about his family's past yesterday, his spirits plummeted. He longed to hold Marissa, seeking solace. In the past, no matter how challenging things became, he had always faced them alone. Now, unexpectedly, he found himself yearning to lean on a woman for support.
Now, as he stood silently, listening to the rush of water from the bathroom, his restless heart inexplicably began to calm. When the water ceased, he swiftly settled into bed, lying flat and waiting for her to cout.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMarissa had already changed into pajamas and dried her hair in the bathroom. Upon stepping out, she found him lying on the bed, his gaze tender and affectionate upon her.
Oddly, despite their many shared nights, seeing him like this quickened her heart, involuntarily reddening her cheeks. She felt quite embarrassed.
His relaxed demeanor and the way he looked at her seemed both m suggestive and enticing. Luckily, she possessed strong self-control; otherwise, she might have pounced on him.
To avoid any missteps, she deliberately averted her gazem refraining from looking at him or engaging in conversation, and preemptively switched off the lights. Once the room was fully darkened, she slipped into bed, settling down beside him. After lying down, she swiftly turned to her side, presenting her back to him.
She anticipated they would each sleep peacefully alone, but the om moment she shut her eyes, he drew nearer, encircling her from behind and planting warm kisses on her neck
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