Chapter 453 Whoever Was Behind All These Was Gunning For Her

Penny grabbed Caleb's shirt and made her way to the bathroom for a shower. Her hair was damp when she came out, so she used a hairdryer to dry it. She put her hair in a casual twist before she hesitantly sat on the bed.

Glancing at the clock, she realized it was already ten in the evening. The outside had plunged into darkness.

The sandstorm continued to bang on the windows, but aside from that, the interior of the house felt surprisingly cozy.

Although there was an absence of air conditioning, the sandstorm made the room slightly chilly.

Penny sneezed, which prompted Caleb to wrap his arms around her with his chest against her back.

"Feeling cold?"

There were no other blankets, but at least the bed was soft.

"A little."

His chin rested on the top of her head, and he pulled her close.

The sound of Penny's heart beating wildly resonated in her ears, adding an edge of unease to the moment.

However, his embrace made her feel much warmer. It was not cold to begin with in the s