All Chapters of After The Divorce: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

Melanie let out a frustrated sigh, pinching the bridge of her nose. "Luca, don't be so full of yourself. Just go to bed, will you?"He sounded almost relieved. "Oh, finally, thank God you agreed to sleeping. I was starting to think you'd keep me up all night."The room fell silent, the only sound the distant rumble of thunder outside. Melanie shifted uncomfortably, the loud blast making her jump.Without a word, Luca adjusted and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. She stiffened, her hands instinctively pushing against his chest. "You're supposed to be on your side of the bed," she said, trying to sound stern.His voice was huskier than before. "Yeah, but I couldn't ignore you shaking like a cat. I've got approximately five hours and 15 minutes to sleep before I have to be up for work. I better use it to the fullest." He pulled her closer, sniffling her hair.Melanie bit her lip, stifling a smile that threatened to spread across her face. She didn't want to admit it, but b