Chapter 243

Mercer stood up and walked toward the bathroom, saying, "I'm going to take a shower."

Calla quickly ran to block his way, anxious. "Go home to shower!"

Seeing her urgency, Mercer grabbed her chin and smirked. "I'm spending the night here."

"No way!" Calla gasped, her eyes widening in shock.

If he stayed here, goodness, that would mean they'd be living together again. She wasn't ready for such a quick transition and needed time to adjust.

Mercer studied her for a moment, then suggested, "If you don't want me to stay here, that's fine. You can come and stay at my place then."

With that, he took her hand and started to head for the door.

"Oh, stop it, will you?" Calla shook off his hand.

"I'm not joking. I'm dead serious. I don't want to be apart from you anymore." Mercer smoothly pulled her into his arms.

His embrace was still as warm and broad as ever. Resting her head against his chest, Calla couldn't resist his request. She murmured, "Alright, you can stay. But let me make t