Chapter 114\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany woke up stiff and uneasy. The moment she opened her eyes, she was greeted by a strikingly handsome face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had no idea how she had ended up in Silas\u2018 arms. His arm rested around her waist with just the right amount of pressure, and her thigh was draped over his leg in a posture she immediately found mortifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She cautiously moved her leg away, only to be pulled closer instead. She was so close that she could hear his slow, even breathing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unable to resist, she studied his face. He was exceptionally good\u2013looking. His long lashes cast faint shadows beneath his eyes, his nose straight, his lips softened in sleep, stripped of their usual sharpness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When awake, Silas always wore a faint, inscrutable smile, as if he were plotting something. But when he was asleep, his features softened, making him look unexpectedly gentle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She tried to roll out of his arms again, finally stirring him awake. His eyelids lifted, and his dark eyes met hers squarely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re awake?\u201d His voice was low and hoarse near her ear.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes.\u201d Bethany turned away awkwardly, showing him her back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silas chuckled. \u201cAre you feeling embarrassed? You were the one who insisted on sleeping in the master bedroom last night and then crawled straight into my arms.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rubbing his chest, he added teasingly, \u201cI pushed you away, but you kept squeezing back in. No matter what I did, I couldn\u2019t shove you off. You should check\u2013my chest might even be sore\u00a0<\/p>\n
from you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment his warm hand brushed her fingers, Bethany jerked away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t come any closer. I didn\u2019t do that,\u201d she protested stiffly. \u201cDon\u2019t slander me. And I didn\u2019t choose the master bedroom on purpose. Your dad came by, found out we were sleeping separately, and had my luggage moved.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright,\u201d he said with a soft laugh. \u201cI guess that was rough on you. Still, you slept pretty\u00a0<\/p>\n
soundly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Flustered, Bethany jumped out of bed. \u201cI\u2019m going to wash up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silas laughed quietly, hands folded behind his head, eyes closed as he tried to rein in the\u00a0<\/p>\n
X CLOSE\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 114\u00a0<\/p>\n
restlessness in his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just holding her without being able to do anything was somehow worse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany went to Evan\u2019s room, where he had just woken up. Scratching his head shyly, he said, \u201cAunt Betty, I need to change.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGo ahead,\u201d Bethany replied. \u201cI\u2019ll wait in the dining room.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evan was so young, yet already so self\u2013aware.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evan and Silas arrived at the table almost simultaneously. Evan darted ahead, claiming the seat beside Bethany.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silas snorted softly and took the chair across from her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can stay here,\u201d he said coolly, \u201cbut you need to follow the rules. Be in bed by nine. No running around at night. You can\u2019t be picky with your food. Eat whatever Jane makes. And finish your homework on your own. I don\u2019t have time to tutor you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not just your house!\u201d Evan protested. \u201cThis is Aunt Betty\u2019s home too! And you have way too many rules!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silas smiled, a warning flickering beneath the calm. \u201cIt\u2019s our home, yes. But with one phone call, I can send you straight back to yours. Care to test it out?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evan immediately backed down, lowering his head to eat his pancake. \u201cGot it, Uncle Silas. You like to nag.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silas clicked his tongue, then looked at Bethany. \u201cI\u2019m leaving on a business trip tonight. I\u2019ll be back next Monday. Don\u2019t miss me too much. Call me if anything happens. I\u2019ll keep my phone\u00a0<\/p>\n
on.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As always, he managed to make the atmosphere subtly charged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI know,\u201d Bethany replied quietly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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