Chapter 448


    Chapter 448 Slept on His Bed


    “Anastasia, will youe home for dinner on Christmas Eve?” Francis asked before she left.


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    Looking at her father’s eyes which were filled with anticipation, Anastasia thought for a moment and said,


    “Sure. I’ll bring Jared home for Christmas Eve.”


    Upon hearing that, Francis beamed. “Great! I will ask Naomi to prepare more food, especially some of


    Jared’s favorites,” he said with excitement.


    Anastasia understood that her father only wanted the family to be harmonious, but certain things could


    not be changed; just as there is no way to eliminate Naomi and Erica’s resentment of her.


    As Anastasia drove out of the parking lot in her sports car, she came across Alex’s car. He stopped and


    lowered the window to wave goodbye at her. Out of courtesy, she reciprocally lowered the window.


    Meanwhile, Alex’s heart waspletely captured by her.


    Dressed in her suit and driving the gray sports car, Anastasia looked stunning and elegant.


    “Anastasia, drive slowly,” Alex said.


    “I will. Thank you.” After saying that, she stepped on the elerator and left.


    Anastasia drove home all the way without making any stops. As she noticed it was already 2 PM, she


    wondered what Elliot and Jared were doing after lunch.


    When she reached, the gate system automatically verified Elliot’s sports car and granted her entry. After


    she entered the password and walked into the hall, she could feel the absence of Elliot and Jared.


    However, just as Anastasia was about to head upstairs, she detected a burnt scenting from the


    kitchen.


    Shocked, she quickly put down her bag and dashed to the kitchen. However, the kitchen was clean and


    tidy, with some vegetables on the counter. She then noticed the burnt smell wasing from a cooking


    pot. Out of curiosity, she had a peek at it and she was both amused and moved.


    Apparently, Elliot failed in cooking lunch for her son. Did he take Jared out to eat?


    So, Anastasia took off her coat and started to clean up the kitchen. Every time she tidied up something,


    she could imagine Elliot working hard in the kitchen. As a pampered young master, it must have been


    difficult for him to learn how to cook.


    After she was done cleaning the kitchen, she sat in the hall and started reading the documents she


    brought back from thepany. Managing a constructionpany was indeed challenging for her, but


    she would not back down.


    She went through those documents and before long, it was already a little after 3 PM. She began to feel


    drowsy and she could barely keep her eyes open. Eventually, shey down on the sofa and fell asleep.


    Soon after, Elliot and Jared came home from lunch and he led Jared into the hall. As soon as they


    entered the hall, his sharp eyes spotted a sleeping Anastasia on the couch. Upon seeing that, he


    shushed Jared, who was standing beside him. Meanwhile, Jared got the hint andplied, staying


    silent.


    It was winter now. Even if Anastasia was wearing a coat, she could still feel the cold. However, she was


    too tired to move. So, Elliot gestured to Jared, informing him that he was going to carry her upstairs to


    sleep.


    While covering his mouth with his palm, Jared nodded with a grin. Then, he pointed upstairs, indicating


    that he would be spending time in the yroom.


    Elliot nodded in response. After Jared went upstairs, Elliot sat beside Anastasia and felt her hands. It


    was cold to the touch.


    Is she not afraid of catching a cold? Noticing the document that she was still holding in her hands, he


    could feel his lips curl up. Hmm. She is putting in a lot of effort. Then, he took the document from her


    hand, bent down and carried her in his arms.


    Anastasia’s face naturally rested against his chest. As if knowing that he was back, she didn’t wake up


    and remained fast asleep.


    As Elliot was carrying her upstairs, he originally thought of taking her back to her room. However, he


    changed his mind halfway through and headed to the main bedroom.


    Sleeping on Elliot’s huge gray bed, Anastasia curled up into afortable position and continued to


    sleep.


    Seemingly infected by her sleepiness, Elliot began to feel a little sleepy too. He theny down beside


    her, arms supporting his face as he stared at her. She was breathing evenly, and the corners of her


    mouth were curved up slightly.


    On the other hand, Anastasia was fast asleep and she had no idea her profile was greatly admired by


    Elliot.


    His gaze gently traveled across her eyebrows and nose before settling on her slightly pursed red lips.


    The pink lips of hers exuded some kind of fatal attraction to him.


    At first, Elliot was suppressing his desire, but because it was too hard to hold back, he gave in and


    leaned down, pecking her on her lips.


    However, the soft touch made him want more.