Chapter 203: I’m Free of Charge
The next morning
Damon was up early. He booked two fire–class cans for the following afternoon and warmed packing hay trage the cared for beates the reading lately into the suitcase
When Aubrey finally opened her eyes, she saw him busy with her luze
She stayed snuggled under the covers, watching him move the couldn’t help but thighs. “Yoni sealy good sking
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Damon crouched down to double–check her suitcase Toiletries, shoes, coches, phone charges, drinase he fough for bbyo t be praise, he looked up with a faint emirk. That’s the goal. I ware to spoil you to touch that you can even so you wo ible to leave me
Aubrey sat cross–legged on the bed, her duver wrapped around her shoulders like a cocoon, with only her head geking the com Mousekeeper.”
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He didn’t even blink. Tm free. A housekeeper costs money? Aubrey laughed. She really couldn’t argue with that logic
Jamon zipped the suitcase shut and shoved it into the corner. He turned back to her. It’s getting cold out. I left your darkes on the nighand Ge Iressed.”
Aubrey glanced back at the warm clothes on the nightstand and pulled them onto the bed. She gave him a shy, slightly awkward mile “Can you rep ut for a second? I want to change here.”
Damon gave her an amused smile, shoving his hands into his pockets. He looked at her, shaking his head. “We’re a couple Bree. We’ve slept together : nillion times. I know exactly where every single mole on your body is. You’re really kicking me out just to change coche?
Just get out! Aubrey pouted, her ears turning bright red. She was mortified.
Fine, I’m going. Damon’s voice was soft and full of affection. He stepped out and dicked the door shut
is she changed inside, he called out from the hallway. Bree, forget the books today. Come out with me for a bi
Where to?
Il take you to see the sights in New Haven. We can wander around, have a real date like a normal couple. We’ll get some good food and take pictures at Il the landmarks.”
‘d like that. It’s been so long, I’ve forgotten what half those places look like. I’d love to see them again.”
I bring my pro camera and take some shots of you.”
Do you even know how to use it?”
You’re so gorgeous that even a bad photographer couldn’t mess it up. You’ll look good no matter what.”
Smooth talker,
Are you done yet?”
Not yet. Still putting on my socks.”
Damon couldn’t help but laugh. Was that her idea of a joke? He pushed the door open to find her already dressed, sitting on the edge of the bed pulling in her socks.
le walked over and started making the bed.
Aubrey headed to the bathroom while Damon made the bed. He grabbed a spacious bag and packed the essentials: tissues, an umbrella, sunscreen, unglasses, his keys, a power bank….
By the time she finished, he was already waiting with the black bag. “Let’s go.”
Do we need to take anything else?” she asked.
He lifted the bag. Everything’s in here.”
Oh.‘ She smiled, a soft curve of her lips, and followed him out.
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Chapter 203:
Damon drove them into the city for a tredwind toed bredder
Aubrey felt so comfortable around him
She didn’t have to worry about a dung Damon was always one exp chest, ting care of everything bedene dawn indvent x amebak bring
The old–school New Haven diner was packed and money
Damon ordered a spread of Aubrey’s favorites and a cup of Mab love brew for mul
Aubrey looked at his drink, confused. Why did you only get one for yourself! Where’s miner
You don’t like it,” Damon said, putting a glazed donut on her plate “You like they?
Aubrey wasn’t entirely convinced, but she started eating. The glazed donen was delicios, beat the way hemon made missing out
I want some too.” She pulled out her phone to scan the QR code on the table, but Damon’s hand Morked for cRATE
Try mine first,‘ he said, sliding the bowl toward her. “Wait” He stood up, grabbed a small trash bin from a nasty corner, and set for hair. “Okay. Go for it”
Aubrey looked at the bin, then back at his serious face. She hesitated. Was this stuff actually wher
Damon narrowed his eyes. “What? You grossed out because I drank from in
What? No!” Aubrey shook her head quickly, “Of course not?
Still… what would it feel like to actually kiss him?
The thought flickered through her mind. She had no memory of their past, and sharing a drink felt weirdly intimate. But she want some shy teenager, haring a bowl of brew wasn’t going to make her heart skip a beat.
She picked up the bowl and took a whiff. The smell was bizarre–sharp and definitely foul
Maybe it’s like those pungent snacks, she told herself, “Smells like garbage, tastes like heaven. Holding onto that hope, she tilted her head back and ook a big gulp.
Damon was already standing by, napkin in hand,
A second later-“Gah!” Aubrey whipped around and gagged, spitting the liquid straight into the trash can.
Her reaction caught the attention of a few older folks at the nearby tables. They didn’t look judgmental or annoyed, just amused. It was that classic. elpless smile locals gave to outsiders who didn’t know how to appreciate the finer things.
Damon chuckled as he wiped her mouth, his eyes full of affection. Trial over? Want another bowl?*
Not a chance.” She took a quick sip of green tea to rinse her mouth, looking at him in disbelief. It’s so gross. How can you actually like that stuff?”
I’ve been drinking it since I was a kid. You get used to it.”
Did I ever try it before?”
You did. That’s how I knew you’d hate it.”
What about you then? Is there anything you won’t eat?”
Damon just smiled and kept eating, refusing to say a word.
Why the silence?” Aubrey asked, her curiosity piqued.
Because you’re a little troublemaker. I can’t tell you.” He thought back to the times she used to prank him with black licorice juice. Those were happy nemories, even if the licorice itself had been absolute torture.
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