“How was shopping?”“Jesus!” I scream, jerking back and slamming my hand against the wall switches. Bright lights flicker on, flooding the living room, and my breath comes out in a whoosh. “Michael… what are you doing sitting in the dark?”He's lounging on the couch, leaned back, legs thrown apart in a manspread like he owns the world—which, I guess, he sort of does. A small, lazy smile stretches across his lips as his gaze drinks me in. I realize I’m still in my heels and tight jeans, my top slightly askew from the bags I carried upstairs. I probably look flustered.“I was just thinking, Adaline,” he says, voice groggy.I exhale a shaky breath. “What about?”“You, work, a lot of things,” he answers.I raise a brow. “It’s a good thing I’m at the top of that list.”His lips stretch into a brighter, warmer smile as he taps his thigh twice. I blink at him.He taps it again, still smiling.Oh.I get the memo.Without another word, I cross the room, trying not to smile too much. My heart
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