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Sofa vs Bed Pt 2
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2024-11-17 19:00:26Isabella POV
Another sneeze betrayed me, louder this time. I sighed, burrowing deeper into the sheet in defeat.I tried to focus on the warmth of the fabric and ignore the discomfort, but exhaustion soon began to win out.Just as I was drifting off, I felt myself being lifted. My eyes flew open and I found Justin carrying me, the sheet still wrapped tightly around me."My stubborn little wife." He muttered, shaking his head as he walked toward the bed."I’m fine..." I started, but another sneeze cut me off."You’re fine, huh?" He said, smirking as he gently set me down on the bed. He tucked the sheet around me like I was some fragile thing, ignoring my glare.His hand pressed softly against my forehead, his eyes meeting mine."No fever." He teased, leaning closer. "But those red cheeks? Hmm...interesting."I could feel my face heating even more. "I’m just cold." I mumbled, glaring at him half-h
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