Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 871

Michael sprawled out without a care in the world, "Little miss, aren't you a bit too nosy? It's my girl's bed. If I want to sit, I'll sit. If I want to lie down, I'll lie down. Eventually, we're gonna be sharing a bed for a lifetime. She hasn't complained, yet here you are lecturing me."

Michael had a way of saying "my girl" that made Alyssa's brows furrow in annoyance.

This guy had no shame. Nothing was set in stone yet, but there he was, "my girl" this, "my girl" that, as if he'd said it a million times, with a casualness that was actually kind of endearing, not at all sleazy or off-putting. It was weirdly tender and indulgent, stirring something in Alyssa's heart.

"Julia has no idea you're coming, does she?" Alyssa remarked.

"Not a clue. I'm planning a surprise."

"More like a scare," she retorted.

"Why's a sweet thing like you got such a sharp tongue?" Michael chuckled, spotting the birthday cake in her hands. "You got a cake there? Perfect, I didn't bring one, so we'll just share that."

Alyssa shot him a look of disdain. "You didn't bring anything? No gift, no cake? You really don't care much, do you?"