Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169 Morning Kiss

Avery looked up and met Jacob's eyes. He was standing by the door. He hadn't taken off his clothes before going to sleep, so his shirt was wrinkled and the collar was pulled open.

Jacob lazily leaned against the door. Although his hair was a bit messy, it didn't affect his sharp charm.

Avery was already guilty, and her relationship with Jacob was complicated and constantly entangled.

She had upset him earlier, and the first reaction that came to Avery's mind when she thought of the people on the island was fear.

"I... I can't fall asleep." She explained in a panic and watched him approach her step by step.

She sat on her knee. Jacob's tall figure blocked the light from above, casting a shadow over her.

His gaze was clear. The scent of alcohol had dissipated, and his pitch-black pupils showed no emotions, making it difficult for her to understand his feelings.

Avery tried to put the documents back in a panic, stammering, "I was just looking around."

A hand grabbed her wrist, hot and powerful.

Avery's heart tightened, and she instinctively begged for mercy, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have touched your sister's files. Please don't be angry..."

Jacob held her hand and looked down at her. When did she start looking at him without love or hatred in her eyes, only endless fear?

"It's very late." His voice was low and hoarse.

Avery looked at him in confusion.

He took the documents from her hand and leaned down to carry her in his arms. "You have plenty of time during the day to look at them."

Avery widened her eyes in shock. Did Jacob mean she could freely enter and leave the study? And even look at anything of his?

Seemingly aware of her thoughts, Jacob said lightly, "I didn't change the password because I didn't intend to hide it from you."