Chapter 1462
The push forced Nicholas to straighten up.
However, his gaze remained utterly glued to Serena, a smile lingering in his eyes.
He picked up the towel again and resumed drying her hair. “I am afraid p>
“But I’m more afraid of you deciding you don’t need me and taking off on your own p>
Serena looked up, catching his eye in the mirror.
He stood behind her, his demeanor elegant and his touch incredibly gentle.
It was borderline reverent.
The teasing retort that had been on the tip of her tongue suddenly faded.
She smiled. “Nicholas p>
“Hmm p>
“You’re getting seriously clingy lately p>
Nicholas leaned down, chuckling softly right next to her ear. “Miss Lancaster gave me the title herself. It’s too late for regrets now p>
Serena reached up and lightly hooked her finger around his. “I promised. We’re going together this time p>
Nicholas held her hand, his grip slowly tightening. “Okay p>
Having received her repeated reassurance, Nicholas finally settled down—at least on the surface.
After toweling off her hair, he attentively poured her a glass of warm water.
Once she had taken a few sips, he grabbed the hair dryer and began blow-drying her hair.
The warm air cascaded through her damp locks. Her soft hair slipped through his long, elegant fingers, carrying the faint, clean scent of shampoo.
Serena just sat at the vanity, languidly letting him serve her.
The low hum of the hair dryer filled the silence.
She lazily lifted her gaze, watching him in the mirror.
He had his eyes lowered, looking incredibly focused.
The warm glow of the lamp illuminated his ethereal face, casting a soft halo over his luminous skin.
It made him look breathtakingly gentle.
He looked impossibly well-behaved.
Yet, those beautiful eyes of his kept flickering up to the mirror, quietly scrutinizing her expression.
Serena easily caught onto his game.
He was trying to see if she was lying to him.
Checking if she secretly harbored any thoughts of slipping away.
But she didn’t call him out on it.
She just propped her chin on her hand, looking entirely unbothered as he fussed over her hair.
Catching her gaze, Nicholas let out a low chuckle. “What are you looking at p>
Serena smirked. “Laughing at how attentive you are p>
Nicholas paused, flipping off the hair dryer. He ran his fingers through her completely dry hair and laughed.
Then, he leaned over, bringing his
lips precariously close to her
voice
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dropping into a husky
ear, his
Andis Miss Lancaster satisfied p>
His warm breath brushed against the shell of her ear.
It sent a tantalizing, maddening shiver through her.
Serena slightly tipped her chin up, meeting his eyes in the mirror. “The provisional
fiancé is still on probation p>
The amusement in Nicholas’s eyes deepened. “Fair enough p>
Serena let out a lazy yawn.
So much had happened at the Debutante Gala tonight.
The entire family had been running on adrenaline until past two in the morning.
The exhaustion was clearly written across Serena’s features.
She sluggishly pushed herself up from the chair. The black silk nightgown slipped slightly with her movement the dark fabric providing a stunning contrast to her luminous skin, amplifying her effortlessly gorgeous allure.
She walked straight to the bed and lay down.
Her posture was completely unapologetic and relaxed.
The black nightgown shifted slightly as she moved, revealing a flash of her slender, pale leg.
Leaning lazily against the headboard, she cast a sidelong glance at Nicholas, who was still standing by the vanity.
Her gaze was cool and casual, yet dangerously captivating. “Care to join me p>
Nicholas’s Adam’s apple bobbed violently.
The light in his beautiful eyes instantly darkened.
The room was lit only by a single warm wall sconce.
The girl leaning against the plush bed, her long hair cascading over her shoulders,
looked languid and fresh out of the shower.
Her words her posture-it was like a physical hook sinking flawlessly into his chest, sending a rush of heat
tinto his bloodstreamene?
It left his mouth incredibly dry.