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A little white lie

Author: Inyekwe Richard
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Chapter 140

HEATHER’S POV

“Ohhh….no,” he said almost too quickly, offering a nervous smile and shaking his head like it was a forbidden thing to do. “I’m sorry, but can’t stay in bed with you. This place is better. And it’s your bed now. Remember you roll around a lot. You need all the space you can get so enjoy it to the fullest.”

I knew the real reason he didn’t want to stay in the same bed with me. It wasn’t all these silly excuses he was coming up with. It was because of her. Nothing else.

“The bed is big enough for two,” I insisted in a low protest, not wanting to sound desperate so he wouldn’t raise a brow. “I don’t roll around anymore, and I want you closer to me just in case I need physical touch to help me get through the night.”

I felt good whenever he was around me. Like really good. I wanted him close to me every day, every hour, every minute and every second. I wanted to feel the safety and warmth that came with the hardness of his body. That’s all I’m asking for. Surely
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