Chapter 954 Adina laid her head on the pillow as her black, silky hair spread on the pillow, revealing her full face.
She looked pale and had dark circles under her eyes.
Duke knew she had not slept well for the past few days. She had been tossing and turning until three or four in the morning before she could finally fall asleep.
“Yes. As I said, i‘ll just accompany you while you nap.” His voice was very gentle, like the sound of the strings of a cello being gently plucked, and like the rustling sound of the spring breeze blowing through the treetops. She felt as if the spring breeze blew past her, transforming her into a whole different person. She looked up and raised her eyebrow. She hooked her arms around Duke‘s neck.
She kissed his chin with her crimson, soft lips. She then moved upwards and kissed his lips.
He instantly changed from being submissive to being dominant, as he kissed her back passionately. He kissed her lips and moved all the way down to her collarbone. Adina‘s mind turned blank, and her breathing became heavy, as if she was melting. Duke paused and said in a hoarse voice, “Addy, don‘t tease me. You know I don‘t stand a chance against you...”
“I want...”
She loosened her hands from his neck and started to unbutton his shirt. She felt uneasy and empty. She needed him to fill her void and panic. The sun was shining brightly at noon, melting the snow. The melted snow dripped down from the leaves and onto the ground. It was absorbed by the soil, and nourished the flowers and trees in the yard.
The winter sun emerged for a little while before hiding in the clouds once again as the afternoon passed leisurely.
Harold came downstairs. When he saw Melody, he rushed over. “Mel, I‘m so miserable.” Melody closed the book that she was holding. “How so?” “George gave me super hard questions, and Al too! I thought I was going to die in the study
room.”
“You came out alive, didn‘t you?” Melody smiled. “Hal, you‘re actually smart, you know? You‘ll be able to manage the company well if you use your brain more.” George said calmly, “The plan you proposed isn‘t optimal. Continue to work on a plan after dinner.
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