Chapter 501

After Rosalie washed up, she laid on the couch and pulled up the sheets, ready to fall asleep.

Suddenly, Sebastian opened his eyes. “Rose.”

“What’s the matter?” Rosalie sat up on the couch. “Did I wake you up?”

“Come and sleep on the bed. You’ll feel more comfortable.”

“No need. That’s your hospital bed. It’s not appropriate for me to lie on it.”

Rosalie didn’t realize that she was instinctively keeping her distance, and keeping the lines very clear with Sebastian.

“There’s nothing inappropriate about it. This bed is big enough for the both of us. I also want to hug you to sleep. It makes me feel more secure that way.”

The gears in Rosalie’s head shifted quickly for an excuse good enough to reject him.

“Seb, you’re still hooked up to machines. I won’t feel secure sleeping in the same bed as you through the night. If I accidentally hit the tubes, it’d be terrible. It’s also a little cramped with two people on the bed. I’ll feel more comfortable sleeping on the couch.”

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