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“Well, if she has moved out, there won't be any disruptions,” Lucas declared with finality.
Once again, Georgie was rendered at a loss for words for a moment. She then gathered herself, softening her
approach. “But Lucas, throwing Faye out so suddenly must have shattered her heart. She’s probably sad right
now. Tomorrow, you should reach out to her and apologize. At least then she won't feel so awful about it.”
Lucas released a laugh that held no humor whatsoever. The sound made Georgie’s stomach clench with sudden
unease.
“Georgie, are you still groggy from sleep? That's the only explanation | can find for such a ridiculous suggestion,”
Lucas shot back, clearly unbothered by the damage his words might inflict.
“I...” Georgie’s teeth found her lower lip as heat flooded her cheeks. “I did just wake up, so maybe my mind isn’t
clear.”
Lucas seized the opportunity to end the conversation. “If you're still groggy, then go back to sleep. Don’t waste
my twith meaningless chatter.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGeorgie’s face crumpled with embarrassment as his dismissal hit its mark. “Alright, | understand. You should
probably get srest yourself.”
Lucas didn’t bother responding and ended the call.
A quiet scoff escaped his lips as he turned toward the bedroom.
After completing his nighttroutine, Lucas slipped back beneath the covers where Belinda waited. She had
already surrendered to drowsiness, but her body instinctively gravitated toward his warmth, eyes remaining
sealed shut as she nestled against his chest.
Lucas curved his arm around her sleeping form, lowering his head to kiss her forehead tenderly. His voice
emerged as barely more than a whisper.
“Goodnight.”
“Mmm, goodnight,” Belinda murmured back.
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The evening's had drained them both completely, leaving no energy for passion or prolonged
conversation. They simply melted into each other's embrace and allowed sleep to claim them.
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