Chapter 253 Didnât You Say Youâre Hungry?
Josie found herself enveloped in his arms, her head resting against his impeccably chiseled jawline.
His warm breath encircled her, offering comfort in this foreign place.
Dexterâs embrace radiated a sense of authority, as if silently assuring her he would be her protector.
She need not worry about anything.
The pantry was stocked with an array of food. Josie nibbled on her lip as she contemplated her options.
âHow about Bolognese meatballs?â As she was tiptoeing to fetch something from the shelves, she proposed while setting a can of Bolognese sauce on the pristine white marble countertop.
Dexter grabbed a few more ingredients, ran them under the water, and mischievously tapped her bosom. âAlright, you can go now. Iâll be finished soon.â
Uh, this guyâ¦
Josie glared at him, her cheeks flushed with annoyance and abashment.
He winked and teased. âWait for me.â
Amused by his cheeky response, Josie muttered, âRascal!â
She left the kitchen and noticed the papers âMhm.â
the table. She asked, âMind if I take a peek?â
It was just an ordinary resume, with Wyattâs ID photo attached. The Russell family certainly had good genes; they managed to look good even in the typically awkward ID photos. Josie placed it back on the table as there wasnât much informative content in the resume.
Then she turned around and saw Dexter cuttin at ease as if he belonged there.
tomatoes. The tall man stood in the kitchen, completely Actually, Dexter had always been skilled in cooking. Although it was a rare occurrence, he had cooked for her multiple times in the past.
But now, back at Russell family estate⦠If his family or servants discovered that the young master was cooking for her, would they hold it against her?
Josieâs eyes flickered with conflicted emotions, and she approached him, skillfully cracking an egg into a bowl.
Dexter glanced at her and playfully fed her a taste of the bolognese sauce, asking. âWant to lend a hand?â
Josie enjoyed the sweet and savory taste. She casually digressed, âWhat about Wyatt⦠Has he ever seen me before?â
Dexter arched an eyebrow and fed her another spoonful, replying, âPerhaps not. Our family is quite traditional. He had minimal interaction with the outside world before graduating college.â
It dawned on Josie that Wyatt had been sheltered in an ivory tower, utterly oblivious to the outside world.
She couldnât fathom how the Russell family could be so strict and rigid with their sons. Unable to contain her impression, she blurted out, âGosh. How backward and primitive the thinking!â
âPrimitive?â Dexter smirked, lightly tapping her delicate nose. âYouâre so innocent.â
Tracing his finger along her lips, he paused for a moment.
There was a stain of Bolognese sauce on her lip, its vibrant red color inviting him to taste it, and her lips⦠Josie was unaware of the intense and desperate flicker in the manâs eyes. She was distracted by the pot of Bolognese sauce left on the countertop. Quietly, she reached out her hand, attempting to sneak aâ¦
But, caught in the act! Josieâs wrist was swiftly seized against her back while Dexterâs lips descended upon hers.
It wasnât a fiery and passionate kiss. But a teasing, fleeting, and tender peck that made Josie burst into laughter as she tried to evade his playful advances, âHey! Iâm hungry!â
Unbeknownst to Josie, her innocent remark about hunger triggered a chain reaction she wasnât unprepared for.
In her mind, it was an explicit statement on her empty stomach, not about sexual intimacy. But in an instant, Josie found herself caught in a passionate exchange of kisses as she couldnât resist the temptation. With a dominating, heart-stopping deep kiss, Dexter explored every nook and cranny of her mouth, their tongues entwined in a tight embrace.
Josie was swept away by the intensity of his breath, enveloping her with a powerful presence.
As Dexter gently sucked the remnants of pasta sauce from around her lips, he couldnât help but agree that it had a delightful blend of sweetness and savory flavors.
A chuckle escaped him, causing the vibrations in his chest to reverberate through Josieâs body, leaving her trembling in his arms.
A sense of impending chaos overwhelmed Josie as she realized things were spiraling beyond her control. It was evident that Dexter had no intentions of holding back. Without hesitation, he hoisted her up by the waist and gently settled her onto the sofa outside.
The midday sun blazed above; it was lunchtime.
Dexterâs audacious behavior caught Josie off guard. She never anticipated such audacity in this settingâ¦
Although she wanted to decline, there was an intense longing in his eyes. Dexter teased, âDidnât you say you were hungry?â