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He disdit respond verbally and simply afsted the light to adin, soothing level. It wasn’t bright enough to disrupt the depth of the night but just enough to dispel at
The room fell into a long silence.
Harrison clowed his eyes, hing flatwith proper posime,
Neicher of them disturbed the other.
Serena had thought that having someone next to her would make it difficultto fall asleep, but she dritted into a peveril slumber before she knew it
In the middle of the night, Harrison, who had been asleep, was suddenly awakened by the person beside films. At some point, Serena had moved closer, resting her head on his shoulder and elitching hai arm tighth.
His gaze softened as he looked down at her face.
Her debate teatues now held a peaceful expression. Her long lashes fluttered slightly, and her brows were furrowed as if she wasn’t sleeping sendly.
Without thinking, he reached up with his other hand and gently traced his fingers along her soft clerk. He then reached out and turned off the small bedside light. Harrison turned to his side in the dark and carefully pulled her into his arms. He placed his palm om hier back, gently patting it. Each motion transmitted silent warmth and comfort, woothing her unease.
Under his soothing touch, Serena’s brows slowly relaxed, and she slept more soundly.
The moonlight slipped through the curtains, casting a thin layer of silver over the deep night. The night was silent and tranquil, yet warm and soothing
following day, Serena woke up from her sleep and, upon opening her eyes, found herself facing Harrison’s solid chest.
und cleatly been sleeping on the edge of the bed last night, so how hard she ended up in his arms? Had she sleepwalked again?
However, Last night had been her most peaceful sleep since returning to Southport. She had slept through the night without a single nightmare.
Serena lifted him gate, træning Harrison’s brows and eyes and down the bridge of his nose before finally settling on his pale, thin lips. She couldn’t help but smile slightly, thinking, “He doesn’t look so intimidating when he’s asleep.”
After watching him for a moment, she carefully pulled away from his arms, trying to avoid any awkwardness if he were to suddenly wake up.
As she was about to get up, he asked, “Aren’t you afraid of me? Why did you end up is my arms even while asleep?*
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I won’t disturb you.”
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Harrison interrupted ber, not caring or, “You said your only occasionally. i’ll get used to it.”
Serena pursed her lip, aripple forming in her heart.
Seeing her still in a daze, he sendiked väently, his eyes showing a subtle trace of affection. He then reminded her, “to wash up Grandma la walling for downstairs.” “okay,” Serma mimibled in response, then got up to wash up.
