Chapter 509
Chapter 509:
Touched by his words, Jenessa said nothing more. She noticed his hair was still damp, so she took the towel from him, moved behind him, and began gently drying his hair.
“Let me help you with that. Just relax p>
As she dried his hair, Ryan felt the tension melt away under her careful touch. Soon, she encouraged him to lay his head in her lap, where she began massaging his temples softly.
With his eyes closed, Ryan’s other senses sharpened. He could smell Jenessa’s sweet scent, enhancing the tranquility of the moment. His breathing deepened, and without thinking, he turned slightly, pressing a kiss against Jenessa’s abdomen.
Startled by Ryan’s sudden movement, Jenessa instinctively tried to pull away, but Ryan gently held her wrist, anchoring her in place. She looked down, catching the intense desire in his eyes, and her cheeks warmed.
“Ryan…” she began, her voice a whisper.
Ryan cleared his throat, his Adam’s apple bobbing. He took a deep breath and stood up abruptly.
“You should take a shower now. No need to massage me anymore. You’ve had a long day with your antenatal checkup and the meeting with the wedding planner. Rest well p>
Jenessa bit her lip, feeling the fatigue of the day weighing on her. She nodded and retreated to the bathroom for a shower.
After her shower, Jenessa slipped into bed in the softly lit bedroom, the main lights off, leaving only the gentle illumination of the bedside lamp.
“Come here,” Ryan’s voice whispered in the darkness.
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Obediently, Jenessa moved into his embrace, immediately enveloped by his strong arms.
The solid warmth of his body surrounded her, providing a comforting sense of security. She snuggled close, her hands gripping his soft pajamas as she relaxed fully into his hold.
Ryan rested his chin on her head, inhaling the scent of her hair, and murmured, “Have a good sleep p>
Jenessa murmured in response, quickly succumbing to sleepiness. Held gently in Ryan’s arms, they drifted into a peaceful night.
The next morning, Jenessa awoke to find the bed beside her empty. Disappointment flickered in her heart as she opened her eyes to the vacant space.
Shaking off the fleeting sadness, she got up, washed up, and after breakfast, headed to her studio.
However, as soon as she entered, her assistant approached her anxiously.
“Bad news p>
“What’s the problem?” Jenessa asked, her brow furrowing.
“Calm down and explain it to me p>
Her assistant took a deep breath and began, “It’s about the clients we’ve recently signed contracts with p>
Jenessa’s expression grew stern. She motioned for her assistant to continue as they walked.
“Initially, they were satisfied, but they’ve suddenly broken their contracts and started badmouthing our designs. It seems orchestrated p>
Before the assistant could finish, a brash voice interrupted from the entrance.
“Where is Sloane Todd? I need to see her this instant p>