Chapter 278

Scarlett’s POV: I emerged from the walk-in closet in my pajamas, only to be startled once again by the man on my bed. Being startled twice in a row—both times by the same person—left me utterly flustered. I patted my chest, looking at Everett sitting on the edge of the bed, then at the pillow neatly placed at the headboard. I understood exactly what this meant. “Everett, did I give you permission to come back and sleep with me?” “I’m not used to sleeping elsewhere,” he said earnestly. “Honey, I didn’t sleep a wink in that room last night. Let me sleep here tonight.” “Fine,” I raised an eyebrow and walked over to pick up my pillow. “You sleep here. I’ll take the guest room.” Everett: “…” Watching me actually walk away clutching my pillow, he completely lost his composure. He stepped forward and grabbed my wrist. “Scarlett.” I halted, still facing away from him. I looked down at the hand holding my wrist, the corners of my lips curling faintly. By the time I looked up again, my expressio