RedNovelChapter 256 It must have been the half-year kiss drought that got us all mushy and tangled, a mess of limbs and longing. When I shifted towards him, Max wrapped his arms aroundlike he was trying to merge our souls.
I was practically petrified in his hold, not daring to make any sudden moves.
Seems like Max was channeling half a year's worth of frustration because it took him a while before he finally letgo. Those deep-set eyes of his pierced into mine as he whispered with a touch of pain, "Claire Floyd, I've never met anyone as heartless as you." I teased him by circling my arms around his neck, "What's it gonna be, Max? Have you been around the block or have I been the only stop? Dare to comparewith someone else?" He sighed, clearly outmaneuvered, and before I knew it, I was swept off my feet, literally hanging on to him for dear life, his warm breath tickling my skin. "Claire Floyd, did you miss me?" "You first," I said, even though my heart screamed yes. But I had my pride, and unless he pushed, I wasn't budging.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMaybe I was just being stubborn.
"Wantto show you how much?" He nuzzled into my neck, his teeth grazing my skin in a way that sent shivers down my spine.
"The dude with the gold chain waiting outside... if he waits much longer, his boss might kick the bucket, and I won't even know why he'd be after my fingers." But Max, undeterred, laiddown on the bed, his breaths quick and heavy, signaling his indifference towards the outside world. His only desire at that moment was to consme entirely, leavingblushing furiously.
Yet, what I craved was the truth behind everything.
I found out Hannah was after me, not just for kicks, but because she's targeting all single, pregnant women on welfare.
Knowing Richard was my brother was one thing, but finding out who our father was, ensuring Richard's well- being, and identifying the mystery woman who took my fingers and impersonatedto call Kate were all crucial pieces of the puzzle I needed to solve. With a gentle push, I freed myself from Max's grasp.
He raised an eyebrow, almost as if he anticipated my move, and casually threw my clothes back to me. "Cold-hearted," he commented, before disappearing into the bathroom. The sound of running water filled the room, and when he cout sans the steam, I knew he had braved the cold shower.
"Max, you say I'm cold-hearted, but I'm just tough on others, not on myself. What about you? You're tough on yourself." My heart ached for him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe witnessed his mother's murder by his father fell from grace, spent years planning his revenge while standing by Alan Hilton's side, and finally claimed the head of the Hilton family-all in the nof finding me.
He learned to suppress his love, to cover foreven after my supposed death, and sought the truth behind my demise, ready to followinto the afterlife and start anew.
"Max, you're too hard on yourself. Why not love yourself a bit more?" As I tenderly caressed his face and helped him with his shirt buttons, I
couldn't help but feel for him. Standing on my tiptoes, I wrapped his tie around his neck, playfully tugging it as a form of retaliation.
He didn't get angry; instead, he leaned down, his lips just brushing mine, and whispered, "Being tough on myself is nothing when it comes to you.""Thank you, Max," I sincerely meant it. During my darkest moments, he was there, unobtrusive yet ever-present, guardingsilently every day. "So, will you marrynow?" X
Bewildered by his sudden proposal, I shook my head "NoXI Can't." The ontent is on novelenglish.net! Read he latest chapter there!
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