Chapter 277

Looking at Amelia Johnson’s bright eyes and porcelain-like skin, all soft and gentle, Damien Taylor felt the day’s stress ease right off his shoulders. He reached out, giving her cheek a little pinch. “Just stay with me. That’s all I need right now.” “Mhm, I’ll stay right here,” Amelia said, her cheeks tinged a faint pink. Damien couldn’t help it—she looked too cute. He pulled her into his arms and pressed a kiss to her lips. After a while, he finally let her go, still catching his breath, teasing, “You go red way too easily.” “No, I don’t! It’s just warm in here, okay…” Amelia muttered, a little embarrassed. “Alright, alright, you win.” Damien chuckled and picked up his pen, returning to his paperwork. Every now and then, he’d reach out to touch the woman sitting by his side—it was comforting, addictive even. Amelia quietly sat next to him reading, keeping an eye on the clock. As soon as an hour passed, she reached over and blocked his screen. “Time’s up.” “Alright, let’s head to bed,