Chapter 9

The incoming sunlight awakened me, filling the entire room where I spent the night. I opened my eyes reluctantly and saw Dominik, who was already putting on his clothes, now standing in front of the window, as he flashed a soft smile on me.

“Are you already up?” he asked, to which I nodded my head.

He walked over to me and stroked my hair. I, who was still lying on the bed, closed my eyes while letting his hand continue to caress my head. Then he let go of his hand, making me open my eyes with a disappointed face.

“If I keep stroking your head like what I did with you earlier, we’ll be late and won’t be able to eat our breakfast. Today I have to go to the office, so I can’t take long,” he said, kissing my forehead gently.

“Well, it’s a shame. I was just about to invite you to take a shower together.” I said, pulling back the blanket that was still wrapped around my body.

He looked surprised. “Really? If only I knew you’d invite me for that, I’d wake you up ear