Chapter 461

Sophie knew the villa's layout intimately, having lived there for three years. As she briskly walked to the room Jeff had prepared for her, her hand had just touched the doorknob when another hand covered hers.

The unexpected warmth of the hand sent a flutter through her heart, and she looked up, avoiding direct eye contact.

"You..."

"This is my room. Yours is further down."

"Your room?" She glanced at his face in surprise, realizing they had just passed what used to be their shared bedroom.

Cedric seemed to read her thoughts. He smiled with a mischievous sparkle in his eye. "Our bedroom. I'll wait for you to move back in willingly."

That room had been left vacant for five years. Unable to face a space filled with her presence yet devoid of her, he had occasionally stayed next door during his infrequent visits.

The word "bedroom", already laden with intimacies, was emphasized by his tone, causing Sophie’s cheeks to flush. She struggled to suppress the indescribable feelings stir