From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 176

Adolphus didn’t even let Laurinda finish her sentence. He flipped her over, pinning her gently beneath him, and pressed his lips to hers. Their breaths tangled together, slow and warm.

Laurinda perched on the edge of the sink, watching as Adolphus washed her hands for her. She bit her lip, cheeks still bright pink, soft and tempting like a summer peach.

“I’ll be careful next time,” she mumbled.

Adolphus bent down, aiming for another kiss, but she dodged out of the way. She shook her hands dry and pushed lightly at his chest, putting some space between them.

“Come on, move. I need to get ready,” she said, rolling her eyes.

Adolphus could tell she was annoyed. He gave her a soft, indulgent smile, squeezed toothpaste onto her electric toothbrush, and handed it over.

“You go ahead. I’ll get changed,” he said.

Laurinda ignored him, focusing on her morning routine. Adolphus chuckled quietly and slipped out of the bathroom.

After breakfast, Laurinda noticed Adolphus still lounging on the sofa. She frowned, a little confused. “Don’t you have work today? Aren’t you heading out?”

“Not today. I want to spend time with you,” he replied.

He reached out for her hand, but she pulled away before he could catch it.

“I have to go out,” she said.

She hadn’t planned on bringing Adolphus along, but with the way he watched her, those dark eyes focused only on her, she couldn’t bring herself to say no. She swallowed her protest and changed her mind.

“York’s company is having a product launch today. I’m going to check it out. Do you want to come with me?” she asked.

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