Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 820

Chapter 820

“Be good. I’ll make us breakfast–get dressed and come eat.” Andrew’s voice was warm as he pointed to his cheek, waiting expectantly.

Francesca’s round face was still flushed pink. Seeing his playful gesture, she let out an exasperated huff, pursing her lips as if she were reluctant. Even so, she leaned in and pressed a light kiss against his skin.

Andrew grinned. “That’s more like it.”

Francesca shot him an annoyed glare, but he only chuckled before leaving the bedroom.

When he first moved into the secluded hilltop villa of Moonlit Sanctuary, he had found the place too big, too empty. However, with Francesca occasionally staying over, the once–lonely space felt pretty good. Actually, scratch that–it felt pretty damn amazing.

A house without a woman was not much of a home, after all. A proper balance between men and women made life way more enjoyable.

Andrew had never considered himself the kind of man who got carried away with romance, but Francesca and Lauren were not just any women. So really, this was not his fault.

Any normal guy would have ended up in the same situation. Even if God Himself descended from the heavens, Andrew was sure he would be forgiven.

At least, that was how he reassured himself.

Breakfast was simple but nutritious, and by the time it was ready, Francesca had already gotten dressed and freshened up. However, she was walking with an awkward little limp.

She shot Andrew a death glare as she carefully sat down, only perching on one side of the chair.

Andrew smirked from across the table. “Still sore?”

Francesca puffed out her cheeks in frustration and let out a huffy little sound, refusing to answer.

Andrew sighed. “Fine, I’ll be gentler next time.”

Francesca gritted her teeth. “That’s exactly what you said last time, you jerk!”

Andrew arched a brow. “So… does that mean you don’t like it?”

Francesca’s face froze. “I–I… Forget it! I don’t want to talk about this anymore! You’re the worst! A total pervert!”

Andrew chuckled but did not push further, letting her win this round. Honestly, for someone so small, Francesca had impressive stamina. She might look all delicate and pitiful now, but he knew better.