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CHAPTER 097

Author: U.J. Write
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-25 00:36:58

STELLA

"James, I'm not a kid, you know that, right?" I said in between giggles as he sat at the edge of the bed, reading from his phone dramatically like he was performing on stage. I couldn't help how hard I was laughing.

"Oh, come on," he grinned. "Stop pretending like you don't enjoy it."

I threw a pillow at him. "I don't enjoy it," I said teasingly. "Do you need me to say it in Spanish?"

"You said that yesterday too, but you fell asleep in my arms."

"No, I didn't," I said, still giggling, and he gasped dramatically, laughter rumbling from his chest. "Just hold me, James. That's all I want."

I lied... I actually did enjoy him reading me bedtime stories.

The soft sound of our laughter filled the room, making it feel warm almost perfect. I felt so happy, but whenever my thoughts traveled back to Sheila, it broke my heart, and I hadn't told James yet. He started reading anyway, his voice calm and deep the kind that could literally make anything sound good.

I lay back, snugglin
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