A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 919

Zoe did not refuse—what could she do since she had already agreed to it?!

"Then I'm getting in bed," Zoe said, adding before she did, "I've taken a bath, and my clothes are fresh."

Jay was taken aback, but soon realized that Zoe was aware of his hygienic tendencies and was worried he would hate it.

But he would never hate her, whenever or wherever.

He did not have the courage to say it, however.

Soon, Zoe lay down on the very edge of the bed and slept there, reluctant to have any body contact with Jay.

Jay did not move closer either, and the space between them could fit three Yelenas.

Silence ensued, and even though it was soon very late, neither fell asleep.

The last time they shared a bed was that one time.

Jay gulped—he decided that he must not dwell on it and gently turned around to look at Zoe.

They had been keeping their backs to one another, but he stared at her back quietly anyway.

The silhouette of her form was especially clear under the soft lights kept on in the room.

She was slimmer than before she gave birth—probably so that she would look better on screen.

They had been staying together and eating together occasionally, so he would know that she was eating very small portions, and she never went that far even though she followed a diet regime before.

He yearned so much to gather her in his arms but ultimately restrained himself to wait in silence.

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On the other hand, Zoe seemed to feel Jay staring at her, but it also felt like she was imagining it.