Chapter 44

Belle and Zeke hug each other for a couple of minutes.

“I believe we should return to the living room because they are already waiting for these drinks,” Belle says.

“Oh, yeah— Let me help you with this,” Zeke said as he let Belle go.

He got the tray and put the drinks in it.

“Let’s go,” Zeke says, smiling as he notices Belle blush.

“What’s funny?” Belle asked.

“You’re beautiful when you blush,” Zeke replied before continuing to walk.

“Shit,” Belle cursed, clutching his cheek. Belle was aware that she had been blushing for some time, but she couldn’t stop herself. Zeke’s effect on her is far too strong.

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[In the living room]

“Audrey, you don’t have a stock of your favorite drinks,” Belle said as she entered the living room.

“Audrey and Dean aren’t here,” Zeke explained as he placed the drinks on the table.

“Perhaps they went to the office,” Belle replied, sitting down, “But why is this guy sleeping? Is he exh