NovelOnlineChapter 1020: Confusion crossed Freya's expression. "What troubles you?" "You haven't kissedyet.” Ellis's voice emerged husky and captivating.
After a quick glance to ensure their privacy, Freya rose on tiptoe to press her lips gently against his cheek.
Just as she began to withdraw, a commotion erupted nearby, shattering their private moment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Ahem, ahem!" "Please continue-I observed nothing." "Oops, appears we've intruded prematurely." A cluster of onlookers stood watching, their eyes twinkling with undisguised amusement at the intimate scene they'd interrupted.
Freya, fighting her embarrassment, maintained a facade of composure as she announced, "I'll take him hfirst. I've already called a driver for you all. Letknow when you arrive safely." With that declaration, she guided Ellis away from their amused audience, her hand protectively at his elbow. Once settled in the car, her phone lit up with messages from Greta and Riley.
Before even opening the group chat, she anticipated their playful banter rather than anything of substance. Her intuition proved correct.
Greta's message materialized on screen. "Stellar performance, darling. Just a friendly word of caution-Ellis is rather inebriated, so proceed with gentle consideration when matters progress to their natural conclusion. I'm not referencing his finger dimensions, if you catch my meaning." Continue reading on glnoRiley chimed in, "I must confess, I never imagined you assuming the dominant position. Embrace it-keep him thoroughly under your spell." Freya responded with exasperation, "Your imaginations run wild. I'm merely assessing his finger measurements.” "Of course you are," Greta and Riley replied in unison.
Freya surrendered the exchange with dignified silence. Then, she deftly shifted topics, dispatching a brief message encouraging early rest before tucking her phone away.
Throughout their journey homeward, she monitored Ellis vigilantly, grateful he displayed no indications of car sickness.
After the driver delivered them to their destination, she guided Ellis carefully up the staircase.
The moment they crossed the threshold, Ellis shed his jacket and navigated toward the bathroom with perceptibly unsteady footfalls. Freya recognized his fastidious nature and understood these actions stemmed from genuine habits rather than pretense.
After contemplative deliberation, she resolved to assist him with his bathing ritual.
However, just as her fingers poised to unfasten his shirt buttons, his hand captured hers in a gentle but En firm grasp. She hesitated, lifting her gaze to meet his, her expression a delicate blend of wonder and uncertainty.
Ellis's throat constricted visibly as he swallowed.
Releasing her hand, he massaged his slightly disoriented temples and spoke with remarkable lucidity, m considering his condition. “Surely you recognize the perilous territory we enter if you continue undressingnow?"
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