Chapter 138

Calliope was instantly at a loss for words. This morning, Conrad told her to jog to work, and she flat-out drove off half an hour early instead. She sighed helplessly. "It's way too hot outside. If I run to the office, I'll be drenched." Conrad replied coolly, "I told you to bring a change of clothes." Calliope didn't back down. "There's no shower at work! Being soaked and smelly is still gross." "There's one at the fire station." She was officially out of arguments. Resorting to whining, she mumbled, "Well, I just don't wanna jog to work, okay?" The room went dead silent suddenly. After a beat, she asked tentatively, "Are you mad?" "It's your body, not mine-why would I be mad?" The sarcasm dripping from his voice? Yeah... he was absolutely pissed. Suddenly, she heard the rustle of a blanket being thrown aside. Calliope flinched and looked away. By the faint glow of moonlight coming through the window, she saw his tall figure getting off the bed and walking toward her. Panicking, she g