<b>Chapter </b><b>463 </b>
Suddenly remembering something, Owen jolted upright in bed. “Oh right, gotta make breakfast for Lily and Pearl. Need to get up now!”
Aría nced at Owen, thinking, ‘How sweet of him to still remember making breakfast for the girls at a time like this!
Owen ran a hand through his hair. His eyes identallynded on her bare shoulder, and with a pang of guilt, he quickly looked away.
He was about to leave a mark on her neck, but thankfully she stopped him just in time, reminding him she still had to meet people.
After that, every inch of skin below her neck bore telltale marks–her shoulders included. There was no way she could let anyone see her like this.
Aria followed his gaze and looked at herself, her pulse suddenly racing. “Like this, how am I supposed to go back<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Owen swiftly got out of bed, grabbed his shirt from the foot of the bed and put it on. He opened the wardrobe, rummaged for a shirt, then half–knelt by the bedside to help her into it. “This will have to do for now. Sorry it’s not morefortable.”
Aria shot him a sidelong nce. “Not really, considering I was the only one who got offst night.”
She wanted to help him out, but he refused and just handled it himself.
Owen fastened his shirt buttons one by one and teased, “Did I please youst night, my queen? Was my service up to your standards?”
Aria ruffled his hair with a yful smile. “Oh, I was quite satisfied ut remember–when I say stop, you stop.”
“As your loyal admirer,” he teased, “I know how to serve you better than anyone ever could. So, you’ll have to do as I say.”
Aria was momentarily at a loss for words, shooting Owen a weird look. Owen’s heart skipped a beat, and he leaned in, wanting to kiss her.
She turned her head away. Owen gave her puppy–dog eyes and said, “What, you don’t want me anymore?”
Aria turned her head, her gaze lingering on his lips for a long moment before she drawled, “Did you rinse your mouthst night?”
“I did,” he replied.
While she was still dazed, he leaned in and stole a quick kiss, grinning as he said, “<b>I </b>got us new couple’s toothbrushes and cups–let’s freshen up here
together.”
Aria followed him into the bathroom. As soon as she looked up, she spotted the matching couple’s toothbrush set and cups. With raised eyebrows, she asked, “When did you prepare these?”
Owen squeezed toothpaste onto her brush. <b>“</b>The other day,” he said.
Aria took the toothbrush and urged, “Hurry up and freshen up. Just head straight <b>to </b>work and grab breakfast on your way.”
Owen looked at her. “Don’t worry. I’m aw firm partner. <i>My </i>schedule is pretty flexible.”
“Okay,” Aria said.
After brushing her teeth, Aria rinsed her face. Owen reached <b>for </b><b>a </b>towel and gently dried her <b>face</b>.
While her eyes were closed, Owen tried to steal another kiss, but Aria swiftly pressed her hand against his forehead. <b>“</b><b>My </b>lips are still tingling <b>Bebavo </b>she teased.
Aria said, “I’ll go change first. Ice your lips to reduce the swelling, or the hickies will be too obvious.”
Owen looked a bit disappointed but still nodded obediently. “Alright, <b>I’ll </b><b>go </b><b>with </b>you<b>. </b><b>If </b><b>they </b>wake up, I’ll cover for <b>you</b><b>.</b>”
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Aria said, “Yeah.”
Once they were ready, the two headed towards the door. Owen entered the passcode and gently pushed it open–only to suddenly meet Pearl’s startled
gaze.
Just then, Lily emerged from the kitchen carrying two tes of pasta. Spotting Owen, she beamed and said, “Owen, I got some groceries and made breakfast. Perfect timing–go call Aria to eat!”
Owen instinctively moved to shield Aria behind him, but she confidently pushed the door open, walked in with perfectposure, and shed the two girls a big thumbs–up with a grin. “You two are amazing!”
Pearl’s cheeks flushed red as she said, a bit embarrassed, “Lily did most of the work. But I can cook too. How about trying my cooking at lunch, Aria?”
“Then we’re in for a treat,” Aria responded with a smile.
Owen walked in with a helpless smile and said, “Well, guess I can’t bribe you two with good food anymore.”
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