Chapter 919

Zoe did not refuse—what could she do since she had already agreed to it?!

"Then I'm getting in bed," Zoe said, adding before she did, "I've taken a bath, and my clothes are fresh."

Jay was taken aback, but soon realized that Zoe was aware of his hygienic tendencies and was worried he would hate it.

But he would never hate her, whenever or wherever.

He did not have the courage to say it, however.

Soon, Zoe lay down on the very edge of the bed and slept there, reluctant to have any body contact with Jay.

Jay did not move closer either, and the space between them could fit three Yelenas.

Silence ensued, and even though it was soon very late, neither fell asleep.

The last time they shared a bed was that one time.

Jay gulped—he decided that he must not dwell on it and gently turned around to look at Zoe.

They had been keeping their backs to one another, but he stared at her back quietly anyway.

The silhouette of her form was especially clear under the soft lights kept on in the