Chapter 158


    Chapter 158


    Natalie nced up at him, noticing the dark circles under his eyes. She could tell he hadn’t been


    resting much these past few days. After some silence, she said softly, “I’ve talked to the doctor. I’ll be


    discharged in a few days and head home by myself. Don’t trouble toe over.”


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    “Okay,” Brian responded tly, his voice carrying a hint of weariness.


    Another stretch of silence enveloped them.


    Feeling her hair was dry enough, Natalie murmured, “That should do it,” reaching for the power socket


    to unplug the hairdryer.


    Brian also reached to unplug it, and their fingers brushed against each other’s.


    Natalie quickly withdrew her hand, avoiding any further entanglement.


    Brian’s hand lingered near the strands of hair behind her ear, not moving away. After a few seconds of


    silence, he leaned in, his lips seeking hers.


    For some reason, Natalie didn’t refuse Brian’s kiss this time.


    He let go of the hairdryer and wrapped his arms around her. Their lips had yet to touch when his


    breath, heavy with pheromones, washed over her.


    Brian had taken a break from his hectic schedule in Streamville, where he had slept less than three


    hours a night due to hismitments abroad. But just a few hours ago, he dreamt of Natalie during a


    rare moment of rest,pelling him to return.


    He didn’t understand how Natalie had gotten under his skin. Whenever he paused his work, he couldn’t


    help thinking of her, and even during tasks, he found his mind wandering to her.


    They had been apart for only a few days, but Brian missed her badly.


    The temperature in the bathroom was a bit chilly, causing Natalie to shiver slightly and subconsciously


    lean into his embrace.


    Brian tensed a bit before lifting her effortlessly, kicking the bathroom door open, and. carrying her back


    to the bedroom.


    Natalie’s heart raced out of control as she looked at him.


    Brian held one of her delicate ankles in his hand.


    “Does it still hurt?” his voice was husky.


    Natalie pressed her lips together, silent. She wasn’t sure if her injury had fully healed, but she was still


    afraid deep down.


    Seeing her silence, Brian sensed her lingering apprehension from thest time. He gently turned her


    around in his embrace.


    Natalie didn’t understand the rush of new sensations flooding through her, her mind going


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    This time, he hadn’t even touched her yet.


    moment of eye contact.