Chapter 144 Hold You Just for a While


    Eric finally relented.


    With a sigh of resignation, he removed his clothes andy down next to Kate.


    In her sleep. Kate groped around until she felt Eric’s familiar warmth. She then shifted restlessly and nestled into his embrace.


    Eric, feeling somewhat powerless, grabbed Kate’s wandering hand.


    His eyes grew deeper and darker as he stared at her sleeping face, took a deep breath, and gradually calmed the stirring within him.


    The petite woman in his arms leaned against his chest, sleeping soundly, her soft hands finally


    still.


    Kate…


    Eric leaned in gently, nting a light kiss on her lips, then quickly withdrew as if afraid of waking her, or perhaps himself, from a dream.


    He gazed at her for a long while before closing his eyes.


    Kate slept deeply that night.


    With Eric upied by work, it had been a while since they had shared a bed. Surrounded by hisforting presence all night, Kate slept with a profound sense of tranquillity.


    The next morning, when she woke up, the first thing she saw was Eric’s face inches away.


    Overwhelmed with joy and momentarily mesmerised by Eric’s handsome features, she stared at him without blinking. Instinctively, she reached out and gently traced the contours of his face.


    Eric seemed deeply asleep; he didn’t react when Kate’s hand lightly brushed against his face.


    She watched him for a moment, then leaned in quietly to kiss him. When he didn’t wake up, she grinned mischievously like a cat that had caught the cream.


    She moved closer to Eric, her hand sliding down to his slender waist.


    Eric had a strong physique from years of regr exercise and martial arts training. His waist was smooth and muscr, hinting at his explosive strength, and it felt amazing under her touch.


    Kate savoured the sensation, running her hand over his waist a few times before letting it glide down to his abdomen.


    Wow, his abs…


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    Just as Kate’s hand yfully moved downward, it was suddenly captured by Eric’srge hand.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    Startled, Kate looked up quickly to find that Eric had awakened at some point. His deep eyes reflected a resigned helplessness.


    “<b>Kate</b>, careful where you touch.”


    Eric’s voice was husky, carrying an intriguing allure that made Kate’s heart flutter.


    Caught in the act, Kate instinctively withdrew her hand, stammering. “I–I…”


    She tried to move away, but Eric swiftly pulled her back into his arms.


    His embrace was warm, and as Kate was pulled closer, she felt something pressing against her lower back.


    Her body tensed instantly, her mind racing.


    What should I do?


    Kate shifted nervously, but she then heard Eric’s low voice in her ear. “Kate, just stay still.”


    His breath was ragged.


    Kate felt uncertain.


    Even though she had lived another life, she ruggled with matters of intimacy.


    Eric held her firmly, his voice hoarse as he continued, “Let me hold you… just for a while.”


    Kate remained tense, biting her lip as she softly responded, “Okay,” but her concern lingered, her voice trembling. “But Eric… are you okay?”


    A flicker of red shed in Eric’s eyes.


    No, I’m not okay. Not <i>at </i><i>all</i>.


    But…


    There’s no other choice<b>.</b>


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