Chapter 327

Night had fallen. In the apartment, the white curtains by the floor-to-ceiling windows fluttered slightly in the night breeze. Ella had been carried back by David Davies. The petite girl rested her head against the curve of his shoulder, eyes downcast, looking all soft and shy. David lowered his head and gently asked, "Still embarrassed?" Ella didn't answer. She just tightened her arms around him, preventing him from seeing her face. He chuckled lowly, not pushing her further. He carefully set her down on the sofa in the guest lounge. Leaning over, one hand braced on the back of the couch, he caged her in between him and the sofa. With his head tilted slightly down, a few strands of black hair fell across his forehead, adding a bit of mature allure. His eyes stayed fixed on her, his voice husky, "Go change out of the dress, wipe off your makeup. I'll whip something up in the kitchen for a late-night snack." Then he gently tugged at her thin arm. "Way too skinny." Ella bit her lip, spea