Day Ninety...
Nathan felt like he had the most peaceful sleep last night in a very long time. His body was light and comfortable as he opened his eyes. He thought he was hugging his son but to his surprise, Jane's sleeping greeted his sight.
She was still sound asleep. Her head lay on his chest while her arm was wrapped around his body. Her face was so close to his and he could smell her vanilla scent.
Jane sunk into his body further, nuzzling her nose under his neck. Nathan froze for a few seconds, his mind trying to process this absurd situation.
'What the hell is she doing here? I slept with Ethan last night. Don't tell me she snuck into my bed while I was asleep last night. How come I didn't notice it at all?'
Nathan contemplated whether to push her away or wake her up from her deep slumber. He should get mad at her. But for some unknown reason, he could not bear to disturb her peaceful sleep.
She looked relaxed in his arms, and her face was too charming for him to ignore. As much as he wanted to resist her charm, he couldn't take his eyes off her face.
'She sleeps like a baby.' Those words popped up in his mind as he gazed at her intently.
Subconsciously, he raised his hand, bringing it closer to her cheek. His fingers brushed against her skin as he gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, allowing him to have a clear view of her features.
His gaze lingered for a moment, tracing the delicate curve of her cheek, realizing just how serene and beautiful she looked in her sleep.
'Beautiful yet deadly.'
He murmured to himself.
After a while, Nathan shook his head, pushing those unwanted thoughts to the back of his mind. He shouldn't be thinking like this. This woman was still his enemy.
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In the end, Nathan decided to get off the bed quietly without waking her up. He gently held her arm, removing it from his body.
"Let go of me. Get off my bed now. This is my room," Nathan tried to sound cold and irritated. Then he grabbed her shoulders, gently pushing her away from him.
Jane understood Nathan's reaction since he still hated her. So she didn't complain anymore, finally distancing herself from him. She sat up and looked around.
"Where is Ethan?" she asked Nathan, rubbing her eyes. Then she noticed her cheeks were soaked with her own tears.
'Eh? Did I cry in my sleep? Is that why Nathan didn't kick me out of bed harshly? In fact, he could have pushed me anytime without waiting for me to wake up.'
Jane glanced at Nathan with amusement. She couldn't believe that Nathan acted so thoughtful and considerate toward her earlier.
"I don't know where Ethan is either," Nathan responded to her question before standing up. He told Jane to get off his bed, but in the end, he was the one who moved out first.
Speaking of the little devil, Ethan entered the room with a charming smile on his face.
"Good morning, Mommy! Good morning, Daddy! How was your sleep?" Ethan greeted them enthusiastically. He approached each of them, hugging and kissing them on the cheek.
Jane smiled tenderly as she cuddled her son. "Good morning, my Baby. I slept well. Your Dad is the best pillow in the world."
A blush subconsciously flashed across Nathan's cheeks when he heard that. Indeed, he had become Jane's human pillow, and his shoulder felt a little numb.
Ethan giggled giddily at Jane's response. "I knew it! That's why you were comfortable in your sleep, Mommy. And my dad looks like he enjoyed his sleep too, with you in his arms. He cuddled you as though you were his baby. And for the first time, he woke up so late this morning!" The young boy teased his father.
"Mommy, Daddy, am I getting a little brother or sister now?" Ethan added out of the blue, his innocent eyes staring at them expectantly.
Nathan: "..."
Jane: "..."
'Ethan, are you really a three-year-old kid right now?'