NovelTrueChapter 1078: After a swift self-checkout, they left the supermarket with bags full of household goods—but still, no snacks. By the tthey got home, it was past nine.
Ellis methodically unpacked everything. The matching towels were hung. The electric toothbrushes placed side- by-side. Pajamas folded.
Everything had its place.
Sure, their previous setup wasn't messy. But it had been rushed-functional, not thoughtful. He preferred the ones they had picked out together.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFreya leaned on the doorframe, watching him work. "Captain," she called.
"Hmm?" "You said you went to grab one last thing... but I didn't see it. What was it?" Ellis turned slightly, amusement dancing in his eyes. "You want to see?" "Yes?" She was genuinely curious. What kind of household item could possibly make her feel embarrassed? Pots and pans? But those were kitchenware. Her cooking skills might not be as good as his, but they weren't bad enough to make her feel self-conscious.
He beckoned her over. "Giveyour hand." Freya extended it, genuinely curious.
Ellis reached into his pocket, pulled out a small box, and placed it gently in her palm. Freya looked down-and froze. A box of condoms. Her brain short-circuited. Ellis leaned in, his voice teasing and low. "Now that we've got this, we can do it whenever you want." Freya nearly dropped the box like it burned.
It was just a box of condoms, something she'd seen countless times before.
But somehow, coming from Ellis, it felt... different.
"I-I have something to do upstairs," she blurted, quickly trying to hand the box back. “You keep it.” With that, she turned and bolted.
Ellis caught her wrist before she could escape, pulling her lightly into his arms.
Her heart leapt into her throat.
"Running again?" "I'm serious! I really do have something to handle. If you don't believe me, ask Melvin," she said quickly, her heart pounding.
"Is that so?" "Yes," Freya replied firmly.
Ellis, still holding her in place, casually pulled out his phone with his free hand.
Freya assumed he was checking supdate from Anita International Group.
That was, until she heard the familiar ringing sound. Wait. He was calling Melvin? Her stomach dropped. Hers "Melvin's probably asleep by now.
You-"
"Shh." Ellis pressed a finger gently against her lips, his eyes amused." know him. He's either buried in work of halfway through a midnight workout." Freya's mind stalled. Since when did he know Melvin that well? Well enough to predict his routine?
She didn't have long to ponder it. On the third ring, Melvinyangwered-cool and collected, as always. "Hi, Melvin," Ellis said smoothly. "Does Freya have any urgent work tonight?"
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