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Chapter 164: Thanks again

Author: Marvel
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-13 23:05:34

As Ivy stood at the kitchen counter, she decided to make the most of the leisurely evening in the kitchen. She had tried shaking off the earlier conversation with Dave, taking her mind elsewhere to avoid letting her anger get the best of her.

As she reached for a spice, Zack stealthily slipped into the kitchen, his footsteps silent on the tile floor.

Without warning, he glided behind her, his hands wrapping around her waist in a gentle, possessive grasp.

"Hello, wifey," Zack whispered, his breath brushing against her ear. "Something smells amazing in here."

Ivy's hands stilled as her body stiffened, caught off guard by the sudden proximity. "Zack! You scared me." She breathed a sigh, her eyes sparkling in surprise.

Zack's chuckle vibrated against her ear as his grip tightened on her waist. "That's the idea," he whispered, his lips grazing her earlobe.

Ivy's tension dissipated, replaced by a warm flutter in her chest. She leaned into his embrace, feeling the stress of the d
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