Chapter 100: Stay in My Room From Now On
He carried her to the bed, tucked her in, and then went into the bathroom to fetch water. He came out with a basin of water to wash her face, then returned to the bathroom to clean up himself. After he was done, he got into bed and held her in his arms, enjoying a peaceful night's sleep.
The next morning, Melissa Ernest opened her eyes to find Frederic Howard gazing at her intently. Her face flushed red, and just as she was about to ask him why he was there, she glanced around and recognized that they were in Frederic Howard's bedroom. "You're awake. Stay with me for a little longer," Frederic Howard said softly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Mm." She nodded, snuggling into his embrace without looking at him, her ears turning a deep s
