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Shawn let out a muffled groan. He iried in push Zoe away, but she wasn’t having it.
tree. Shawn was
Zoe quickly scired the opportunity to wriggle free from the covers, wrapping her limbs tightly around Shawn like a vine around a tree. now completely entangled, unable to break free from her grasp.
At that moment. Zoe seemed to have found the most comfortable sleeping position. She muzzled her head against Shawn’s chest and let out a contented sich.
All of Shawn’s frustration and struggle dissipated in an instant. “Poor girl, she’s probably never slept this soundly before. Let her indulge just this once he thought to himself
The next day, when Zoe woke up, the first thing she saw was Shawn. He was strikingly handsome, with perfectly chiseled features, a sharp jawline. and tanned skin that exuded an irresistible charm.
For years, Zoe had never slept so soundly. On the battlefield, she had to be constantly on guard against everyone.
But to her surprise, she had actually slept soundly for the first time in what she considered to be her enemy’s arms. This was incredibly dangerous the realized.
Just as she was pondering this, Shawn’s voice, stern yet close, rang out above her head. “Since you’re awake, get up.”
Zoe froze for a moment, then immediately threw her arms around Shawn. “Mr. Ludwig, you slept with me last night. You have to take responsibility, or I’ll be so embarrassed.”
Shawn’s temples throbbed with irritation as he faced Zoe’s unyielding behavior.
But in an instant. Zoe’s eyes welled. up with tears.
and she began to cry pitifully, her sobs punctuating the silence. I’m ruined. I didn’t go home last night, and my parents are going to be furious. They’ll hate me even more.”
Seeing her so distressed, Shawn couldn’t bring himself to scold her. ‘Forget it. I’ll deal with the drinking issue later. For now, I’ll just humor her; he thought to himself.
“Go wash your face and brush your teeth. I’ll make e you something to eat. Shawn’s voice softened considerably.
Zoe looked up at him, still stuffling, clearly reluctant to move.
“Wait here Shawn got out of bed and went to the bathroom
When he returned, he carried her straight to the bathroom “Washing water, woothpaste, and toothbrush. Clean yourself up and come out when you’re
[re done
“Mr. Luding, help me Zoe pressed her advantage.
“Should I also shave you?” Shawn picked up the razor lying n
nearby.
Zor’s eyes widened in alarm, and she quickly wriggled out of his embrace. “No, I’ll do it myself, Mr. Ludwig
Seeing Zor’s tunad yet endearing demeanor, Shawn felt a pang of tenderness. As soon as he left, Zoe began to wash her face and brush her teeth. reflecting on her mistakes from the previous day,
How could I we slept so soundly in the enemy’s arms? It was so careless, she thought to herself,
When for urged from the restroom, Shawn was boiling water in an electric pot to make pasta.
Watching ham chop tornators, Zoe found it oddly fascinating. She had never imagined that the legendary warrior, who struck fear into the hearts of miatry, wat artiually quite skilled at cooking
Unalide to contain herself, Zoe took um her plote and snapped a quick photo. Looking at the image on her phone, a stile unconsciously spread across her lips. Shawni mai surprisingly handsome when he čas gentle, as if he was glowing from within.
rigiat. It would be such a paty to just k
to just kill a man this handsome. Maybe I can deal with him first, Zoe thought to herself. meinem, lier cold heart seemed to be gently nudged, and she felt a spark of emotion.
Zor stayed with Shawn until he b
had to attend to some intiportant matters, and then she took a taxi back home.
As soon as she walked in, she heard a wailing sound coming from the living room.
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“Zoe, you actually have the nerve to come back Eunice, who had been sitting on the couch crying, stood up abruptly and stormed toward Zoe as soon as she saw her.
Eunice raised her hand as if to slap Zoe’s face, but Zor wasn’t about to stand there and take it,
In an instant. Zoe’s demeanor shifted from the vulnerable stance she had shown in front of Shawn. She quickly grabbed Eunice’s wrist and twisted it behind her back
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