Chapter 121 Frustrations
When I woke up, I felt like someone had pulled me from a faraway place. Atlas’s handsome face looked back at me. Startled, I tried to sit up but felt a sharp pain in my wounds.
“Why the rush?” His voice sounded hoarse.
We were still in the car, but the golden sun was setting on the horizon.
Urgently, I exclaimed, “What time is it? Damn it, I need to pick up my daughter!”
“I used your phone to text your friend, asking her to pick her up for you,” he stated. “Get up, will you? My legs are getting numb.”
Blushing, I realized I had been sleeping on his lap the whole time. He hadn’t stirred or woken me up.
“Um… How long did I sleep?” I asked shyly, quickly putting some distance between us.
“Over two hours. Let’s go!”
I quickly got out of the car. We had arrived at the same resort he had taken me to before, but it seemed
less crowded this time. There were no other guests in sight.
Taking a few quick steps to catch up with him, I asked, “What kind of place is this?”
“What’s the matter?” He glanced at me absentmindedly.
“It is so lovely and peaceful! I like it a lot. But why isn’t there anyone else here?” I asked curiously.
Atlas smirked and didn’t respond. He entered with his hands in his pockets.
I rolled my eyes. This guy was such a show–off!
Every corner of the park was breathtaking, almost like a fairytale. I genuinely loved the place.
Atlas led me to a cottage and scanned his fingerprint to unlock the door. I quickly followed him inside.
The interior was exquisitely decorated and elegant without being overdone.
He motioned for me to sit on a sofa, then entered one of the rooms. Before long, he returned with a
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