Chapter 757

Chapter 757:

“Why are you squirming?” Even though Eric had a small grimace on his face, his speech was soft. “Your feet feel almost frozen. I’ll warm them up.”

Hadley was curious as to how—was he really just going to hold them?

But then she watched as Eric reached for his waist… What was he up to? She gasped in disbelief as he lifted his shirt and placed her feet against his bare stomach.

Hadley froze, her eyes widening as she found herself so close to him.

“Is it warm?”

Eric looked up at her, grinning, his sharp features softened by the dim light.

In that moment, a stinging sensation welled up in Hadley’s nose.

Her grandmother was the last person to ever warm her feet in this way.

“I’m asking you a question,” Eric said, his gaze expectant. “Aren’t I something special?”

Hadley nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. She didn’t dare speak further, afraid her emotions might spill over.

That was it? Eric felt a twinge of disappointment—he had anticipated a bit more praise. His eyes then sparkled with mischief.

“Sweetheart, do you… have smelly feet?”

“What?” Hadley was taken aback. No way! The thought had never crossed her mind. She mumbled, “No one’s ever said my feet smell.”

“Silly girl,” Eric chuckled, barely containing his laughter. “Who would tell you that to your face? If they did, it would be behind your back.”

That logic made some sense, though Hadley felt a bit perplexed.

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“Unlike me,” Eric said, grinning broadly. “I speak my mind.”

“You’re ridiculous!” Hadley was mortified. “Let me smell them myself!” She tried to yank her foot away.

“I’ll do it!”

Eric couldn’t contain himself any longer. He grabbed her foot, brought it close to his nose, and took a deep breath. “Hmm… Smells nice! Hahaha!” Hadley froze, but then quickly realized—he was teasing her!

“You’re so annoying!” Frustrated, she playfully kicked at him. “Stop it!”

“I couldn’t help it! Your foot is so small, it’s adorable!”

Eric laughed, holding her foot and planting a light kiss on it. His dark eyes sparkled in the dim light of the car.

“Your feet don’t stink—they smell amazing.”

Hadley stiffened at the sudden kiss, lowering her voice as she cast a glance at Sebastian.

“Don’t…”

“What are you worried about?” Eric was as shameless as ever. “Sebastian can’t see anything.”

“Yeah.” From the driver’s seat, Sebastian chimed in, “Miss Pearson, Mr. Flynn is right. I don’t have eyes on the back of my head, and I certainly can’t see a thing from back here. Don’t mind me. Hehe.”

“See?” Eric leaned closer, his forehead brushing against hers, raising his eyebrows in a smug smile.

Being so near, Hadley could see every single eyelash. His eyes were slightly lowered, and his beautiful lips curved into a gentle smile, the soft glow of the car lights accentuating his chiseled features.

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