Chapter 19

Yarrick found it quite interesting. It seemed Hailey just refused to open her eyes and face him. He couldn't help but smirk. If Hailey insisted on pretending to be asleep, he would just keep talking like nothing had changed. "Hails…" From how she had reacted earlier, it was clear she didn't mind Yarrick at all. So naturally, he got bolder and bolder. The toothbrush, toothpaste, and face wash on the bedside table told him she was already able to get up and wash up on her own. Yarrick reached out, brushing her cheek again with his hand. Then, leaning in, his lips followed. He took in her sweet and enticing scent. He couldn't help but kiss her again. "Honey, when are you taking me home? I'm already yours anyway." As he spoke, he gave her another light kiss on the cheek. He still hadn't kissed her lips yet. But in just that short moment, Hailey's cheeks flushed a deeper red, and her body trembled slightly. Her grip on Yarrick tightened. Hailey's breathing quickened, like a teenage