Chapter 104

Mia’s POV

I take in a heavy breath, returning my attention and focus to Lara as I take in spoonfuls at intervals, praying Gavin doesn't get jealous that I'm giving my attention to someone else.

The next moment, he left his seat and walked gently towards me. He stands behind me, though not intending to spy on what I'm sending to Lara, he drapes his hand over my neck, his face by the side of my neck, and electric shocks radiate through my entire veins, I feel like a high school girl being this close with her crush for the first time, his scent makes me forget about myself totally, all of a sudden I remember I was speaking with Lara, she might have sent a message and I didn't reply on time, she would be worried, I try to gently break off his grip. I do. He understands that I need space, so he releases me and waits for a while staring at me with admiration before returning to his seat.

Now I have to explain to Lara why I didn't reply to her message on time. She will su