Chapter 675
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
+25 BONUS
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 ? ]