Chapter 275

After stepping inside, Calla set the groceries down and took off her coat. She was just bending down to change her shoes when a pair of arms suddenly hugged her waist from behind.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she instantly straightened up, leaning against the solid warmth of his body. As soon as she touched him, her whole body went limp.

Mercer kept holding her in that position. As their cheeks touched, they could hear each other's breaths.

With Mercer's broad chest and strong arms, Calla was instantly surrounded by his presence, and a feeling of happiness and security washed over her. If only he could hold her like this forever, their future together would undoubtedly be blissful.

Just as Calla was closing her eyes and fantasizing about their future happiness, she suddenly felt a warm, ticklish sensation crawling up her cheek and then down her neck.

"Stop... That tickles..." Calla couldn't help but laugh and squirm. It was too much, and she couldn't take it.

Mercer, however, wa