NovelOnlineChapter 143 I'll Keep You Company Eric noticed Kate's tightening grip on his arm, and a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he carried her into the Summer Estate.
The servants, busy with their cleaning, were quite accustomed to this sight. When they saw Eric carrying Kate inside, ssmiled knowingly.
"Mr. and Mrs. Davison are growing closer every day," remarked one.
"I agree. I never imagined Madam could be so gentle with him. Initially, I thought she was just pretending," another replied.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Either way, I prefer the current Madam. She's much more approachable and no longer has that overbearing aura....
The servants whispered among themselves briefly before returning to their tasks.
Gossiping was frowned upon in the Summer Estate, so they exchanged only a few words in secrecy before dispersin Even if Eric and Kate were to find out, they wouldn't blthem for such small talk.
Eric gently placed Kate on the sofa. She lowered her eyes, her face still slightly flushed.
Suddenly, Eric crouched down, his large hand grasping her ankle.
Kate was startled and instinctively tried to pull her foot back, but then she stopped, her face growing even redder.
Eric noticed her slight resistance and how quickly she calmed down. A dark, unreadable glint passed through his eyes, but he calmly examined her ankle and said in a husky voice, “Good thing you didn't twist it.” "Yeah," Kate responded softly, her head still lowered and her face warm.
As she watched Eric's focused examination of her ankle, she secretly gulped.
She couldn't help but think again, Was I bewitched by Simon in my past life? I can't believe I chose him over such an outstanding man like Eric! I was such an id*ot! Eric stood up without a word. He glanced at Kate and said lightly, "Get ssleep. I have swork to finish." Kate blinked, staring at Eric as he prepared to leave. On impulse, she grabbed his sleeve. "I'll keep you company." Balance: 1683+1 Coins = 1 Pearls 1074 < 20% OFF a 40 Kate stubbornly stared at him. "I'll keep you company you anyway." In the end, Eric couldn't refuse her. He watched as she hugged a small pillow and followed him into the study. Eric was at his desk, immersed in his tasks, while Kate settled on the couch next to him, clutching a small pillow and watching him closely.
Eric always had a lot on his plate, especially after rescheduling a meeting. There were crucial tasks he needed to wrap up that day.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBy the tEric finished all his piled-up work and turned around, Kate was curled couch, fast asleep with her pillow in a tight embrace.
up on the In her sleep, she looked delicate, with stray hairs falling across her forehead in a dishevelled manner, adding to her fragile appearance.
She hugged the small pillow tightly, her small fralmost curled into a ball.
Eric's heart melted instantly.
With a solemn expression, he quietly approached the couch and gently lifted Kate. His movements were so gentle that even in her deep slumber, Kate murmured softly, adjusted herself slightly, and continued sleeping peacefully.
Eric carefully laid her down on the large bed, covering her with a m blanket, He stood there for al long moment and watched her intently before turning to leave. Sensing his departure, Kate reached out and grabbed his sleeve.
Eric glanced back at her. She was still half-asleep but stubbornly held onto his sleeve. Her voice. was soft and tender as she murmured, 'Eric "Don't go." X
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