Chapter 246

More than 20 minutes later, Calla returned with flushed cheeks. She locked the door, still dazed from the intense kiss.

It felt like she was back in her college days, making out with her boyfriend in a dimly lit hallway, exchanging endless sweet nothings.

Of course, Mercer wasn't a man of many words. But even a few words from him were enough to make her heart flutter.

Calla felt a little foolish for being so smitten. She had been in relationships before, but she was now acting like a lovesick teenager.

She leaned against the door, touching her swollen lips and reminiscing about the kiss. Suddenly, Alicia emerged from the bathroom in her pajamas.

Seeing Calla, Alicia folded her arms and teased, "Come on, you don't need half an hour to see someone off, do you?"

Calla quickly walked toward the bedroom, saying, "It wasn't that long."

"Oh please, I was timing you. I finished my shower, and you still weren't back yet. Spill it, what were you two doing in the hallway?" Alicia taun