Chapter 61
1 instinctively wanted to raise my hand to cover the mark but stopped myself. Instead, I looked up at Gideon and nodded. “I got hitten.”
His intense gaze pierced through me. Even though we were locked in eye contact, I couldn’t read his thoughts. Still, I picked up on his displeasure. Maybe he thought I had no self–respect. After all, to society, a bite mark on the neck was a telltale sign of a messed up personal life.
“If it broke the skin, make sure you get a tetanus shot or a rabies vaccine,” Gideon said in a somewhat hoarse voice.
I couldn’t help but wonder if he had been drinking. However, he didn’t smell of alcohol.
It was only then I realized how close we were. In the nanow hallway of the master bedroom, I was practically pressed against him. “Alright. So, Mr. Jackman, are you staying here tonight?” I asked.
Gideon hummed in response, and surprise flashed across my face. I couldn’t believe my ears.
He was the epitome of courtesy and self–discipline. Hence, I had assumed he would leave as soon as he saw me here.
over his head. Yet he had chosen
Besides, he had more than enough properties in Harborton, Even if he didn’t stay in this villa, he wouldn’t be left without a roof ov this place
“This place is close to the airport. I have a flight at 5:00 am,cadeon explained.
I felt a little embarrassed after hearing that. I knew this villa was near Harborton Airport, but for a fleeting moment, I had let myself imagine he might have feelings for me.
“It’s almost 6:00 pm. You should get some rest, Mr. Jackman I’ll sleep in another coom,” I replied.
Gideon hummed again.
With that, I returned to the bathroom. As I stared at my reflection in the mirror, slip dress, and its hem barely covered my thighs.
I couldn’t believe I had been talking to him like this.
I realized the towel I had wrapped around myself wasn’t big. It was shorter than a
Sure, I wanted to get closer to Gideon, but I hadn’t planned on using such a lowly approach. It was purely coincidental, though he had likely misunderstood my intentions
I considered putting on my clothes but remembered I had tossed them into the washing machine. Without a dryer or any luggage, I didn’t have a fresh outfit to change into
Aftertidying up the bathroom, opened the door and pecked out. Gideon was no longer in the bedroom.
With no better option, I wandered through the villa in my current state, loolding for another room.
The moment I stepped out, I spotted Beanie lying by the door. I slipped off my slippers and nudged it lightly with my toes, saying “You silly pup. Why haven’t you pouen any smarter? Why didn’t you bark when someone came in?”
When I had Lucky in my past life, it would back endlessly whenever Samuel came home.
“It’s because it knows me.”
A volte suddenly rang out from behind, startling me. I jumped in surprise and nearly lost my balance. In the next moment, my bare feet landed directly on the floor. Then, I watched as Gideon’s gaze drifted down to my feet, lingering for a long moment.
I didn’t know what he was thinking, but I was aware he was a clean freak. Maybe he was worried I had dirtled the floor.
I quiddy slipped back into my slippers and gave a slight nod “Mr. Jackman, do you mind waiting 15 minutes? I’ll tidy up the place for you.”
“I can do it myself,” he responded.
Since he had said so, I didn’t press the matter. I soon found a guest room on the curled up quietly beside the bed.
flour and stepped inside with Beanie, who was well–behaved. It immediately
After getting into bed, I pulled the blanket tight around me. That was when I remembered my clothes still hanging in the master bedroom where Gideon was sleeplay: Inserted I’d have to wait until morning to retrieve thein.
Right then, my phone buzzed. It was a message from Samurl.
“Why didn’t you go back to the dot-
Han I didn’t reply. Moments later, a voice sessge followed
“You can’t stay at a hotel with the dog. Your relatives sald you didn’t retum home. Where are you right now?
