Chapter 121 Frustrations

When I woke up, I felt like someone had pulled me from a faraway place. Atlas’s handsome face looked back at me. Startled, I tried to sit up but felt a sharp pain in my wounds.

"Why the rush?" His voice sounded hoarse.

We were still in the car, but the golden sun was setting on the horizon.

Urgently, I exclaimed, "What time is it? Damn it, I need to pick up my daughter!"

"I used your phone to text your friend, asking her to pick her up for you," he stated. "Get up, will you? My legs are getting numb."

Blushing, I realized I had been sleeping on his lap the whole time. He hadn't stirred or woken me up.

"Um... How long did I sleep?" I asked shyly, quickly putting some distance between us.

"Over two hours. Let’s go!"

I quickly got out of the car. We had arrived at the same resort he had taken me to before, but it seemed less crowded this time. There were no other guests in sight.

Taking a few quick steps to catch up with him, I asked, "What kind of place is this?"

"What's the