Chapter 197 Offended

A light breeze brushed past the window, and the white curtains billowed with it. Giselle asked uncertainly, "Did I offend you?" She couldn't have possibly said anything outrageous in her sleep, could she? Elijah lifted her chin and said through gritted teeth, "Your man is working himself to the bone, and you're here snoring away?" Giselle blinked innocently and asked, "Am I not allowed to sleep?" Elijah let out a soft laugh. He really couldn't refute that. Giselle yawned, her voice turning soft and languid. "Do you need anything else? I'm so sleepy." Noticing the shimmer of tears at the corner of her eyes, Elijah sighed helplessly. It was the first time he had felt so at a loss with a woman. "Sleep." He dropped a kiss on her forehead and turned toward the bathroom. Only when the bathroom door closed did Giselle finally exhale a heavy breath. When Elijah came out and saw Giselle sleeping soundly, a fond look flashed in his eyes. Getting into bed, he pulled her into his arms,