NovelEnglishChapter 176 "And after you eat it, you'd better stay at hand rest, not going anywhere, especially on any long trips." Xanthea emphasized the words "long trips to gauge his reaction. "Got it? I'll be keeping an eye on you these days, so don't even think about skipping town!" Orion's eyes, which had just dimmed, suddenly sparkled again at her words. “You'll be coming over these days?" "Yes, your illness is because of me, uh, no, that's not right. I misunderstood you before, and I feel guilty about it, so I want to make it up to you if that's okay?" "That's fine, I'll wait for you." A ripple of a smile crossed Orion's lips as he took his medicine with water.
Xanthea was stunned to see him so readily give up his international trip. She had thought him, a CEO known for his decisive and unyielding nature, would never entertain her unreasonable request. Yet, here he was, agreeing so easily Such a good boy- Watching him obediently take his medicine, Xanthea had her eyes narrowed slightly with affection. She was tempted to stroke his hair and see if it was as soft and gentle as his demeanor now suggested.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"This medication might make you sleepy, you should head to your room and get ssleep early." "Okay" Orion stood up, about to fetch the remote to unlock the parental controls for her, when he saw her heading straight for the bedroom, grasping the doorknob.
"What are you waiting for? Con in- She stood at the door, warmly inviting him into the bedroom.
"You." "I'm going to keep you company while you sleep." "What?" Orion's eyes nearly snapped shut, with a flicker of intense emotion visible in his pupils.
"What's the matter, oh no!" Realizing how her words might have been misconstrued, Xanthea flushed red on her face, "I mean 111 stay with you, so you can fall asleep looking at me. Not that kind of company-what were you thinking?!" What had he done to give her the impression that just seeing her would make him want to sleep? Seeing her, he only wanted to...
"Con ins How could he still be mocking her, was her tomboy image so deeply ingrained in his mind? In the minimalist-decorated bedroom, Xanthea pulled the curtains closed, then tumed to look at the man lying on the bed, and quietly pulled a blanket over him.
As the thin cashmere blanket slowly covered his tall, well-proportioned figure, her tomboy instincts were somewhat stirred. She licked her lips and murmured appreciatively, "Nice physique- "Do you I like it, Xan?" A deep, husky voice startled her, and she looked up to find him still awake!
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNot only was he awake, but his eyes, with the deep and enticing shade of obsidian in the dim fight, were also fixed on her "Why aren't you asleep yet?" "I can't sleep.” "If you can't sleep, just close your eyes and you'll fall asleep soon!" "Alright"
Orion slowly closed his eyes, but evgh with his fiery gaze hidden, the thunderous beat of his heart echoed through his chest. His Xan was in his room.
Like every silent, endless night, those were just fleeting illusions, but now, she was real, standing in front of his bed moving, talking. her soft breathing entwined around his ears, making him want to stay awake every second, even as his body temperature seemed to rise.
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