Chapter 436: Chapter 446

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Chapter 446 Zion tenderly caressed Marve’s cheek and murmured, “Why? You weren’t planning to tell me from the start?

“I was afraid you’d.” Maeve’s words trailed off as she locked eyes with Zion’s Intense gaze Zion’s voice was husky. “Afraid I’d get jealous?”

Maeve nodded subtly. She had meddled too much in the Brooks family matters. Until the divorce was finalized, she was still legally Sergio’s wife.

“I’m not the jealous type, but I’m not exactly forgiving either.” Zion playfully pinched Maeve’s cheek. “You can go against the Brooks family, but if you even think about rekindling things with him...”

“I won’t, I promise! Maeve insisted eamestly. “There’s nothing between us!

A smile softened Zion’s expression as he finally heard Maeve’s reassurance. Then, he lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on Mave’s forehead.

The next moment, Zion flicked on the living room lights, abruptly pulling Maeve back to reality. Her flushed face looked even more endearing under the lights.

“I–I’ll get you a glass of water,” Maeve stammered. She wanted to retreat to the living room to collect herself, but Zion pulled her close at the doorway and kissed her deeply.

Instantly, Maeve melted into Zion’s embrace. The lightness made it feel almost surreal Their lips met, and Zion’s breathing grew heavy. Reluctant to part from the kiss, Zion’s hands wandered to Maeve’s waist. Finally, he pulled herclose Instinctively, Maeve wrapped her arms around Zion’s neck. “What.. what are you doing.”

“I’ll bring you to your bed,” Zion murmured.

After suppressing his overflowing desire, Zion gently laid Maeve down on the bed. Maeve’s room was bathed in the dim glow of a bedside lamp, heightening the tense atmosphere.

With her face crimson, Maeve said, “I have a guest room”

“okay,” Zion replied casually.

As he turned to leave, Marve grasped the hem of his shirt. “Wouldn’t it be strange for you to sleep in the guest room when we’re in a relationship?” she asked shyly.

Amusement sparkled in Zion’s eyes, making Maeve’s face flush even more. “I didn’t mean it like that! I just thought..my bed is bigger, and we could both fit comfortably,”

Feeling the tension, Marve mentally cursed herself for making things awkward.

But Zion casually removed his coat, hung it up, and started unbuttoning his shirt. The dim lamplight revealed his toned physique.

Maeve’s face burned with embarrassment. She was about to look away when Zion asked, “Do you have a bathrobe?”

“Yes,” Maeve replied, flustered “Amen’s one?” Zion leaned closer with a playful gaze. “Where did you get it?”

“A man’s bathrobe,” he repeated.

Marry’s face glowed even redder. “It was a buy one, get one free deal”

Zion lightly tapped Maeve’s nose with a teasing smile before heading to the bathroom for a shower.

Maeve buried herself under the covers, thinking that inviting Zion to sleep in her bed was definitely not her smartest idea