Chapter 81 Get Off Me
Finley gazed at Samantha, who was sobbing in his arms. An indescribable feeling welled up inside
It was a feeling that made him deeply uncomfortable
He raised his hand, gently patting Samantha’s back, trying to console her. “D–Don’t cry
Samantha knew her tears would always soften his heart. It was the same in my previous life. Here he is, soothing me again, just like back then.
Clinging to him, she pleaded, “Finley, please don’t send me away. I’ll do anything you ask. No matter how tough the work, I’ll do it gladly if you just let me stay”
What kind of hard or dirty work could there be for me in his home, anyway?
Finley looked at her willa mixture of exasperation and tenderness. “If you want to stay, then stay. But even if you do, you need to understand that there’s no future for us.”
Whether there’s a future or not isn’t up to you, thought Samantha. It’s up to me. And who can predict the future if I can stay now, I’m confident I can make you fall for me just as you did in our previous life.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him softly. “There will be a future for us:
Finley sighed, “Get off me”
Samantha tightened her hold instead. “No way. I finally got to hold you, so why would I let go so easily?” She paused, then added, “And not only am I not getting off you, but I’m also going to sleep right here in your arms”
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With that, she settled onto his lap, closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep in his embrace.
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