Chapter 340

Arthur tried to reason with himself—if she caught a cold, he’d have to arrange for someone to take care of her, which would be more trouble than it was worth. Might as well let her in to sleep. “Hey, Juliana, get up,” Arthur called coldly to the girl sprawled on the bench. Juliana slowly opened her dazed eyes and looked up at the man standing with his arms crossed. “Can I go inside now?” “Next time you disobey me, I’ll throw you into the ocean as fish food,” he growled. As Juliana tried to stand, her stiff, numb legs suddenly gave way. “Ah—!” She lurched forward, wrapping her arms around his waist. Her icy-cold cheek pressed directly against the exposed sliver of his chest, coming into intimate contact with his warm, firm muscles. Feeling that frozen little face against his skin, Arthur froze for a few seconds before shoving her away. “I told you to stay away from me.” “My legs have gone numb! Can’t you let me lean on you for just a little while?” Juliana complained, trying to steady h