Chapter 786

She quickly slipped her hands inside Shane's suit, pressing her palms against his back. Shane noticed her action and smiled, "Feeling warmer?"

"Yes, very warm. Let me hold you a little longer," Haley replied.

Shane bent down, scooping her up in his arms, and headed upstairs. "The capital isn't like Jasper City. Here, the seasons are distinct, and it's already late autumn. Make sure to wear more layers when you go out."

Haley nodded hastily in agreement.

Reaching their bedroom, Shane tucked her into bed, wrapping the blanket tightly around her, leaving only her delicate, pale face exposed.

Haley’s eyes twinkled mischievously as she suddenly lifted a corner of the blanket, patting the space beside her, "Come lie down with me."

Shane obliged, pulling her into his arms. Ever since they arrived in the capital, he found himself lazier. Previously, Shane had been disciplined, his schedule untouchable, even slightly obsessive-compulsive about sticking to it.

But Haley was the exceptio