Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 939

They sat close together on the sun-warmed rocks, their shoulders almost touching. The ocean breeze brushed against them, cool and salty, but somehow it made everything feel fresh and alive. Emmy was chattier than ever.

“Look over there. Do you see that cloud? Doesn’t it look like a llama?” Her finger pointed excitedly at the sky. “And the water over there, it’s a different color. See how deep and blue it is?”

She kept turning to James, her eyes bright, sharing every little discovery like it was a secret just for them. It felt strange to her. Since waking up at Dean’s villa, she hadn’t wanted to share anything with anyone. Around Dean, she only felt tense and trapped. But with James, she felt a surprising sense of ease, like she could finally breathe. Safe.

She kept talking, her words spilling out in an endless stream, and James just listened. Sometimes he’d reply, his gaze gentle, always lingering on her face, which was rosy from the wind. The more they talked, the softer her voice became, until finally, she started to drift. Her body leaned toward him, and before she realized it, she was nestled against his solid shoulder, her breathing slow and steady.

James tilted his head and looked at her, a little amused and a little helpless. He thought about waking her, but he just couldn’t do it. He lifted his hand, wanting to pull her closer, to make her more comfortable, but he hesitated, afraid she’d wake and move away. After a pause, he let his arm drop, but shifted slightly, just enough so she could rest more securely.

The wind picked up, bringing a touch of chill. James carefully supported her head, slid off his jacket, and draped it over her with a tenderness that came so naturally. Then he slid his arm around her shoulders, drawing her closer, blocking the wind from reaching her. Even in sleep, Emmy seemed to sense his warmth, burrowing in a little deeper, her face pressing against his chest.

James felt her nestled in his arms, and something in him melted. For a moment, it was just the two of them, the endless sea, the sky. He held her and stared out at the horizon, where the ocean met the clouds, his thoughts drifting far away. If only this moment could last forever. He would hold her like this, until the world faded away.

Time slipped by. The breeze was gentle and sweet. James looked down at the woman in his arms, her cheeks still flushed from sleep, and he couldn’t look away. He was completely lost in her until his phone rang, sharp and sudden. He silenced it almost immediately, but the sound was enough to wake Emmy.

Her eyelashes fluttered. She opened her eyes slowly, and the first thing she saw was the sharp line of his jaw, the warmth of his scent all around her. It took her a second to realize she was basically curled up on his lap, tucked into his arms like it was the most natural thing in the world.

She shot upright, her cheeks burning. “Sorry... The sea breeze was just too nice, I guess I was really tired and I accidentally—”

The words escaped before she could take them back, and her face went crimson. James’s eyes lit up with a mischievous glint. He leaned in, his gaze locking with hers.

“We did everything married couples do,” he said, his voice low and teasing. “Everything you can imagine... and some things you probably can’t.”

Emmy felt her whole body flush. She turned away, hiding her face, not daring to look at him.

James softened, his tone gentle. “Emmy, I don’t want you to feel pressured just because we’re married and you’re not ready right now. I’m not telling you this to make you feel like you have to be a certain way.”

He paused, watching her carefully. “I just believe that if you fell in love with me once, even if you can’t remember it, I can make you fall for me all over again.”