From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 302

Suddenly, Adolphus climbed off Laurinda and grabbed the blanket from the side, wrapping her up without saying a word. He marched straight to the bathroom, not even looking back, his movements quick and decisive.

Laurinda watched him retreat, stunned for a second. Then she just started laughing. That man... they’d gotten this far and he could still stop himself on a dime.

When Adolphus came back from the bathroom, Laurinda was still sitting on the bed, laughing like she didn’t have a care in the world.

He walked right up to her and planted a firm kiss on her lips.

“You’re going to be the end of me,” he grumbled.

Laurinda stopped laughing and shot him a teasing look, her eyebrow quirked in a challenge.

“Don’t worry. Even if you break, I’ll still want you.”

Adolphus just stared at her, not even trying to hide how much she got to him. He pulled her into his arms, took a long breath, and after a while, whispered, “Just wait until you’re older. You’re really in trouble then.”

“We’ll see when I’m older,” Laurinda shot back, grinning even wider. She couldn’t help feeling smug. Now she was sure—Adolphus really did care about her. This wasn’t just a physical thing.

***

On New Year’s Eve morning, Laurinda woke up early. She teamed up with Fidelia Angelica to direct the staff, filling the whole manor with festive decorations.

Adolphus, Harrell, and Josh had just finished putting up banners. When they came back, they found Laurinda telling the staff where to hang lanterns.

Adolphus walked over, wrapped her up in his coat, and took her hands, making sure they were warm before he relaxed.

“It’s freezing out here. Don’t stand around too long.”

“Okay, I’m coming in soon.”

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