NOVEL DRAMA ONLINE Chapter 222
Chapter 222
Was I really that desperate?
I mentally scolded myself and shot Logan a sheepish grin. "Alright, Logam You should sleep. I promise I won't bug you."
He gave me a long, searching look before finally closing his eyes again and drilling off
I tried to settle down, but my mind kept wandering Listening to his steady breathing and feeling the warmth of his body right beside me... was definitely testing my self-control in unexpected ways
I drifted between feeling restless and trying not to think about it, and eventually, I dozed off without even realizing it.
What I didn't know was that after I'd fallen asleep, Logan opened his eyes, quietly wrapped his arms around me, and held me close until he drifted off as well.
When I woke up, it was practically lunchtime.
I got myself together, and as soon as I walked into the ditchen, Lora was there with a spread of food
She rambled nervously, still shaken. "Ms. York, you really scared me. Please, don't take baths anymore. Maybe you should stick to showers from now on. Long baths can be hard on your body.
I nodded absently, munching on what was either breakfast or lunch-I wasn't quite sure anymore.
"By the way, where's Mr. Wood?"
Lora, who always coforced to him as "Mr. Wood," beamed. "Oh, he was up early, ane breakfast, and headed to work. He even complimented my cooling!"
I coughed a bit, trying to sound casual. "Did he say anything else?"
With a smile, Lora nodded "Mr. Logan said to make sure I had breakfast ready for him tomorrDW, TOO."
My cherka flushed, and I ducked my head, focusing on my plate.
Lora, noticing my reaction, leaned in with a conspiratorial grin. "Sa... how you two... you know what I'm talking about?" she held up her fingers toimitate a kiss.
Istammered, "No! We didn't do anything like that. He was just worried about me being alone and stayed, in the quest i com to keep me companied."
Lora chuckled, not buying it at all. "You can't fool me! I saw him coming out of your touch this morning. He even gave me a friendly nod."
I wished I could disappeas into my bowl right then and there.
With a gentle par on my shoulder, Lora reassured me. "Come on, Ms. York, it's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's the 21st century! You're adults. Besides, it's only a matter of time you two ove in together."
I hesitated. "But I haven't even finalized the divorce yet. Isn't that kind of inappropriate?"
Lora rolled her eyes. "Inappropriate? Ms. York, you're already spending nights together - don't qverthink
I sighed, feeling awkward. "It's just I don't know how to explain it"
She ladled some chicken soup into my bowl as she spoke, "Alright, don't overthink things. Ms. York, you're not exactly young anymore, and you've been through a lot. What happened last night was so dangerous-if I had been five minutes later, who knows what could've happened to you?"
She patted her chest in relief and said, "Thank goodness. Surviving such a close call must mean better days are ahead Ms. York, you need to cherish the people around you. What others say
is their business.
You and Mr. Linden have no feelings for each other anymore. What's left between you both is just a legal formality. Don't let that piece of paper keep you from finding your own happiness." Het words left me speechless. Here was Loca, who hadn't even finished high school, giving me some of the wisest advice I'd heard in ages.
After I finished my meal, lost in thought, I made my way back to my room.
Once I'd gathered myself a bit, I picked up the phone and called Mr. Webb
He packed up almost immediately as if he'd been waiting for my call
"Ariana, great timing," he said. "This morning, Mr. Linden's lawyer reached out. They're proposing a settlement,"
He summarized the details, and nodded along
"Alright, send over the proposalso ran take a look. Oh, and could you also draft an investment agreement for Ms. Stuart and me? It's for a partnership with silverwood.
"Make sure it's airtight so my assets stay separate."
Thung up, feeling a newfound sense of rebel