Chapter 1197: 626: Extra Story: The Little White Rabbit Angers the Big Gray Wolf 1_2

Alice Robinson nodded. In the room across, both of their gazes lingered on the not-so-spacious sofa.

Given Chester Robinson’s height, if he had to sleep on this sofa tonight, it surely wouldn’t be comfortable.

"It’s not a good place to sleep... Forget it, you don’t have to keep me company, I can handle it on my own."

Chester Robinson smiled and gently touched her face, "Do you plan to spend the night under the covers?"

"I..." Alice Robinson was embarrassed.

Chester Robinson softly said, "It’s okay... I’m happy to be with you."

Alice Robinson turned her face away, avoiding his hand and his passionate gaze.

Chester Robinson chuckled softly and changed the topic, "Go take a shower, I’ll wait for you outside."

She was indeed very afraid of the dark, which was why she didn’t dare to shower alone earlier, but now, with him there, she surprisingly felt no fear.

I just called Howard Geoffrey, and he said there are some clothes left by Becca in the closet from her vacation. I’ll go find some for you to change into.

Alice Robinson said nothing.

Chester Robinson got up and left the room.

Perhaps worried that Alice Robinson would be scared staying alone in the room, Chester Robinson quickly returned, with a few pieces of clothing and pajamas in his hand.

"Thank you."

"No need to be so polite with me."

Alice Robinson took the pajamas from Chester Robinson’s hand and turned towards the bathroom.

The bathroom was separated by glass walls, allowing one to see outside but not inside.

Seeing Chester Robinson leisurely pour himself a drink in front of the liquor cabinet made Alice Robinson feel at ease.

Perhaps her nerves had been tense, but now that she was relaxed, she felt particularly comfortable.

The warm water glided over her delicate skin, making her feel incredibly at ease.

She took a bath for a full half hour, and when she finished drying her body, she noticed he was sitting on the sofa, lazily sipping red wine, his eyes casually watching her side.

Even though a thick glass wall separated them, and he couldn’t see her, it still felt like his gaze was piercing through at her.

He can’t possibly see her, can he?

Alice Robinson wondered to herself, while quickly putting on her pajamas.

But after changing into the pajamas and looking at herself in the mirror, she was stunned.

Oh, my...

This... this is not ordinary sleepwear, the sheer fabric design on the chest and lower body made it abundantly clear it was lingerie.

What should I do?

There was no way she could go out in this kind of sleepwear.

Alice Robinson’s face flushed as she glanced outside, noticing Chester Robinson looking directly at her.

Although she knew well he couldn’t see her, she was still very shy.

Wrapping herself in a towel, Alice Robinson opened the bathroom door, poking her head out.

Chester Robinson saw her, put down his glass, and approached her, "What’s wrong?"

Alice Robinson blushed and awkwardly said, "Could you help me get another pair of pajamas? I..."

Chester Robinson didn’t hesitate, "Okay."

Shortly after, Chester Robinson handed her a new pair of pajamas.

"Thank you."

Taking the pajamas, Alice Robinson quickly slipped back into the bathroom.

This time, she confirmed she changed into a regular silk pajama set before walking out of the bathroom.

Chester Robinson was still sitting on the sofa, gently swirling a glass of red wine by his side, gazing at her.

His gaze held an inexplicable intensity that made Alice Robinson a bit shy. She glanced at the glass wall, realizing it truly was impossible to see inside the bathroom. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief, and when she looked back at Chester Robinson, the intensity in his eyes had been replaced by a deeper emotion.

For some reason, Alice Robinson feared seeing this depth in Chester Robinson’s eyes because such a gaze could easily draw someone in.

"I... I want to sleep..." Alice Robinson stood about two meters away from Chester Robinson with some difficulty in her voice.

Looking at her deliberately maintaining a distance from him, Chester Robinson remained gentle, "Alright, go to sleep... I’ll be here with you, so rest easy."

"Thank you." Alice Robinson said politely again, as if formality was necessary between them.

Chester Robinson’s expression darkened slightly, and he nodded.

Alice Robinson turned around, climbed into bed, pulled up the covers, and turned her back to Chester Robinson.

In the dim candlelight, Alice Robinson’s eyes were open.

She was really tired, but couldn’t fall asleep.

Closing her eyes, for some reason, a scene flashed in her mind.

He and she dancing in the T City villa, under romantic dim lights, accompanied by melodious classical music, she clung to his shoulder, he wrapped his arm around her waist, and they gazed deeply into each other’s eyes... At that moment, within each other’s eyes was both of them.

But unfortunately, none of that was real.

There was never love between them.

He really was good to her, even though he didn’t love her, he never chose to hurt her, and he even intended to leave all his life’s fortune to her.

So, she never resented him, even until today, she still wishes him well, except what he wants to salvage is already impossible.

No matter what his intentions are now, she will not turn back.

There is fate between them, but no destiny.

Without a good beginning, there’s destined not to be a good ending, especially since they never started.

Closing her eyes, letting the drowsiness gradually overtake her mind, she slowly sank into a dream.

In the silent night, he sat on the sofa, watching her turned back to him.

She wasn’t sleeping very peacefully, her body slightly curled up.

He got up and approached the bed.

She slept soundly, breathing evenly, her chest rising and falling steadily, but her brow was furrowed.

He sat on the edge of the bed, gazing quietly at her perfectly delicate face.

Even now, though she presented herself as a strong woman, when she was asleep, her brow still held that childish innocence of a little girl.

She used to be a pampered young lady, but now she bears the burden of her entire family’s prosperity alone. Her strength was something he never expected.

He had overlooked so much about her...

His hand gently brushed across her fair and delicate cheek, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.