Chapter 228

Tami's POV

Mihir's eyes darted around, taking in our entangled limbs and the fact that he was half-lying on top of me. His face turned a deep shade of red, and he scrambled to move away, mumbling apologies.

"I'm so sorry," he said, sitting up and running a hand through his tousled hair. "I didn't mean to… I mean, I don't know how…"

"It's okay," I interrupted, sitting up as well and pulling the sheet around me. "It was an accident."

We sat there in silence for a few moments, both of us clearly uncomfortable but unsure of what to say. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, and I was certain Mihir could hear it too.

He cleared his throat, glancing at me nervously. "Did you sleep well?"

I nodded, not trusting myself to speak. Despite the awkwardness, there was something about the whole situation that felt strangely right, as if this accidental closeness had ope