novelxo Chapter 113
Chapter 113
Alfred didn’t believe them and instructed Bruce to keep an eye on them. Then, he calmly scratched his beard and went back to his room to sleep.
Stella pretended to return to the guest room to get something. Brian followed her in.
Stella turned around. “What now?”
*Just sleep in the master bedroom.” Brian had one hand in his pocket, looking nonchalant.
Stella looked horrified. “Sleep in the same room? We’re already divorced.”
“A thousand dollars,” Brian said.
“What?” Stella was puzzled.
“Spend one night with me, and I’ll deduct a thousand dollars from the debt.” Brian looked at her. Seeing her hesitant expression, he added. “My mom isn’t in good health. I don’t want Grandpa to…”
Stella’s heart clenched upon hearing this. Brian was actually a filial child.
Stella didn’t want to upset Alfred either and agreed, “Alright, I’ll bring my phone.”
They left the room together. Suddenly, Brian took her hand. Stella quirked a brow.
Brian explained calmly, “Bruce is watching. Stay calm.”
Stella lowered her eyes and blushed, letting him lead her to the master bedroom.
Once inside, they immediately let go of each other, but the atmosphere remained tense. Stella sat on the couch, feeling uncomfortable.
Brian, seeing her blush, couldn’t help but tease, “Why are your cheeks red? Are you embarrassed?”
“No,” Stella denied. “It’s just hot in here.”
“Should I lower the heating?” Brian reached for the remote.
Stella stopped him. “No, just leave me alone and do your own thing.”
Once Brian was in the bathroom, Stella quickly kicked off her shoes and jumped into bed, burying herself in the spot she used to sleep in. She prayed she would fall asleep before Brian finished his shower.
But things didn’t go as she wished. The more she wanted to sleep, the more awake she became. When the sound of flowing water stopped, she was still wide awake.
Brian came out of the bathroom. Seeing her wrapped in the blanket, he turned off the light, leaving only a small lamp on.
In the dimly lit room, Stella’s heart pounded against her chest.
“Are you asleep?” Brian asked softly, sitting on the bed.
Chap 113
Stella kept her eyes shut, pretending to be asleep.
Brian sighed at this and poured himself a glass of wine, drinking quietly. After finishing his drink, he lay down, and the faint scent of cedar filled the air.
Stella tensed. In the next moment, Brian pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly against his chest.
Her lashes fluttered. Luckily, the light was dim and he couldn’t see her face, or she would have been exposed.
Brian held her tightly, and she could hear his heartbeat!
Stella found it strange. Why was he holding her?
In the past, she fell asleep quickly from exhaustion and rarely knew what Brian did after she slept.
Brian planted a small kiss on her ears.
Stella froze. What was he doing?
Sensing he was about to lift the blanket, Stella couldn’t hold back anymore and pretended to wake up, mumbling, “What are you doing?”
When she opened her eyes, she realized he wasn’t wearing anything. His defined muscles were sexy, and his face was handsome and elegant.