MainNovelJason brought over a hairdryer, sat at the edge of the bed, and gently began to dry Sophia’s hair. She closed her eyes, melting
under the soothing touch of his fingers massaging her scalp. Before her hair was even halfway dry, she drifted off to sleep, curled
up beneath the covers.
Jason quietly put away the hairdryer, tucked the blanket around her, and left the room.
He made a few work calls in the study. By the the returned to the master bedroom, he found Sophia had kicked off the blanket
and rolled to the far side of the bed.
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He scooped her up, tucked her back in, and lay down to hold her close as they slept.
It wasn’t long before Sophia was roused by his kisses. Still half-asleep, she was keenly aware of the heat radiating from his chest.
The curtains slowly drew shut, dimming the room. Her sleepy protests faded into the darkness.
By five in the afternoon, Sophia was sprawled out on the bed, gazing at the setting sun outside the window. Hearing movement,
she turned her head to the man emerging from the bathroom. “I'm starving!” she called.
Jason, hair still damp and glasses off, looked every bit the cool and distant intellectual—except for the warmth in his eyes. “What
do you want to eat?”
Sophia's eyes sparkled. “Let’s go visit Father Quintin. We can make it in tfor dinner.”
Jason nodded. “Alright. Do you think you can get up?”
“Of course,” Sophia replied, pushing herself upright—only to suddenly wince and shoot him a glare.
Jason's lips curled in amusement. “Your clothes have arrived. I'll go get them. Take a moment if you need it.”
She watched him leave, then promptly yanked the blanket over her head in tic exasperation.
*
By the tthey arrived at Old Mr. Quintin’s home, night had fallen. Evelyn spotted Jason and hurried over. “Jason!”
He gave her a cool, businesslike nod. “Let's keep it professional—Mr. Gilder will do.”
Sophia entered just behind him, a slight smile playing on her lips. She ignored Evelyn's difort and turned to Jason. “I'm going
to see Father Quintin.”
Evelvn stepped aside and offered Sophia a tentative smile. “Did evervthing online work out? | didn’t tell Grandpa—didn’t want him
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