Chapter 159 A Kiss She Pretended Not to Feel
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After the heavy drowsiness faded, Amelia’s mind slowly cleared. Her body still felt weak and heavy, and her eyes refused to open.
She could vaguely hear Mason talking to Hayden.
This was bad.
She had really drunk strong liquor by mistake and even fallen asleep.
This was a full social disaster moment.
Just as embarrassment washed over her and she wished she could crawl into the floor, she felt a warm, solid presence draw closer.
Strong arms lifted her gently from the couch.
Amelia’s body stiffened at once.
She was being carried. In Mason’s arms.
As he walked, her head rested against his shoulder without control. Her nose nearly brushed his neck.
What now? Should she open her eyes?
And then what?
Look at each other and say what exactly?
Just imagining it made her toes curl in shame.
Forget it. She would face it later.
Amelia made up her mind and kept pretending to sleep
She relaxed fully and let her weight sink into his arms, resting softly against him.
The light dimmed.
Mason’s familiar scent wrapped around her.
She cracked her eyes open just a little and glanced quickly.
He had brought her into his bedroom.
Mason reached the bed and gently laid her down on the dark sheets.
Her body sank into the soft mattress, and the warm support holding her disappeared.
For some reason, a small sense of emptiness passed through her chest.
She kept her eyes shut and sensed that Mason did not leave right away.
He stood beside the bed for a moment. Then the mattress dipped slightly. He seemed to sit down.
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Chapter 159 A Kiss She Pretended Not to Feel
Time stretched endlessly.
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Warm fingers brushed her cheek, careful and slow, moving a loose strand of hair aside and tucking it behind her ear.
His gaze felt warm, tracing her face inch by inch.
In the quiet room, she could even hear his breathing grow heavier.
Just when she thought he would stand up and leave, that warmth drew closer.
Then something soft pressed against her lips.
Her mind went blank.
It felt like he only dared to show such hidden feelings when she was unaware.
That single second felt as long as a lifetime.
His lips were soft and cool, yet carried a quiet spark beneath.
Shock filled her thoughts.
Mason had kissed her.
The kiss lasted only an instant.
He straightened up almost at once.
He looked down at Amelia, his eyes filled with deep, restrained emotion.
Then he stood, ready to leave and let her rest in peace.
But when he turned around, he saw Hayden standing in the doorway.
One small hand still held the door open. The other covered his mouth tightly. His round eyes were wide with pure shock.
Mason froze.
He never imagined this secret moment would be caught by his nephew.
In that instant, even Mason, a man seasoned by the business world who could stay calm no matter what, showed a rare crack in his expression.
But he was Mason, after all.
After a brief moment of stiffness, he quickly regained his composure.
He turned toward Hayden at the doorway and raised a finger to his lips, signaling him to be quiet.
Then he walked over, placed an arm around Hayden’s shoulder, and gently closed the door.
“What you saw just now cannot be told to anyone,” Mason said seriously. “Not to anyone.”
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