Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 1018

Maja nestled next to him, her body still filled with tension.

Not until the gentle sound of his breathing reached her ears did she realize that Ian had fallen asleep.

His arms were wrapped tightly around her, his chin resting on her shoulder, sleeping soundly.

Maja gazed out at the view from the window, the sunlight bathing the scenery outside, a pang of tenderness flooding her heart.

Ian was a difficult man, his temper not the best, prone to irritation.

He was cold to strangers, but he had a way of melting her heart.

Especially when he let his guard down, it was heart-wrenching.

Maja fell silent, closing her eyes quietly.

She spent the previous night wide awake, worried about the marks on her body. Now, feeling his presence, she found comfort.

They lay intertwined on the couch, drifting off to sleep.

Zoey walked into the office at some point, noticing Maja's absence. She figured she must be resting, especially since the door to the resting room was slightly ajar.

Zoey placed the documents she was holding on the desk, ready to open the door and call Maja.

Since it was already two hours past, they had to process the afternoon's paperwork.

But through a slight crack in the door, she noticed a man holding a woman tightly in his arms.

A thin blanket covered the two. Maja seemed petite in his presence as if wholly enveloped in him.

Zoey swallowed the words she was about to say, wisely closed the door, and left the office.

When someone came looking for Maja in the afternoon, Zoey would tell them, "Mr. Pennyfeather is feeling unwell. Let's discuss this tomorrow."

So Maja slept peacefully until eight at night.

She woke up when most of the top-floor employees had left.

But Ian was still asleep, his arms still holding her tightly.

She felt incredibly at ease, wishing he would hold her forever.

The sky outside was now dark, the neon lights illuminating the city.

The room was dark, with just enough light from outside to see each other's expressions.

She nudged him a few times and called his name, but Ian pulled her back, starting to undress her in the dark.

After a good sleep, it was time to eat.

Maja was helpless, so she let him be.