Chapter 290

"You bit me. Of course it hurts!" Lucille said while trying to catch her breath. Her forehead was pressed against Spencer's, and their breaths fanned over each other's faces.

As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Spencer nibbled on her lip again. "But you're not afraid of getting hurt, right? Think about how you took on those people alone. You're pretty daring, Mrs. Layton."

She blinked, her long lashes brushing across his eyelids. He tightened his grip on her, pulling her flush against him. She figured she knew why he was mad now.

"They didn't even manage to land a punch on me. I'm not hurt at all," she said.

"So?" Spencer asked. "Will there be a next time?"

Lucille smiled and went along with him. "Don't be mad, okay? I know what I'm doing, and I won't joke around with my body. Come on, don't be mad at me. I promise I'll tell you if there ever is a next time."

She knew just what to say, didn't she? And the nerve of her, saying there would be a next time! Spencer didn't kno