Chapter 168 Peeking Through the Steam Felix had always worn that ring , never taking it off for a single day , clearly cherishing it deeply .
But f But now , he had taken it off and placed it on her finger himself .
Lauren wanted to ask Felix what it meant .
Was it what I hoped ? But she hesitated , fearing she might be reading too much into it , or worse , that it was true but she couldnt selfishly claim him .
Laurens eyes flickered between joy and sorrow as her emotions battled within her .
The next second , she felt herself being lifted effortlessly .
Felix carried her up the stairs with ease .
Lauren sank into the goose down pillows , the bedside lamp casting reflections on the ring on her finger .
Her fingertips .
unconsciously traced the band still warm with Felixs touch .
She curled her fingers near her heart , the satin nightgown creating graceful folds at her waist , her lips curved in a smile like a rose dipped in honey , quietly blooming in the night mist .
Meanwhile , in another bedroom .
The bathrooms frosted glass was clouded with swirling steam .
Amid the rising mist , Felixs back muscles moved rhythmically as he wiped himself down , his skin glistening under the warm light like scattered diamonds on rugged terrain ..
Minutes slipped quietly by until the glass door clicked open , releasing a wave of moist cedar scent mixed with warm air .
Clad only in a loosely tied towel around his waist , droplets fell from his hair, tracing down his defined abs and disappearing into the towels edge .
His entire presence radiated a raw and enticing allure , adding a touch of spontaneity and rebellion to his usually stern expression .
Felix casually picked up a towel , drying his hair with movements that combined elegance and ease , each gesture exuding an irresistible charm After drying off , he tossed the towel onto a nearby chair , walked barefoot over the plush carpet , his aura lingering long after the steam had faded .
Approaching the window , he carelessly drew back the heavy curtains and lounged on the rocking chairs downy cushion , his legs crossed with the relaxed grace of an unsheathed sword .
The chair gently rocked with his movements , creaking softly .
Half lidded , he watched the rain cast shifting shadows on his skin .
His is gaze pierced through the rain , falling on the kneeling Elliot .
By now , Elliot was thoroughly soaked , his clothes clinging to him as if he had just stepped out of a shower .
Felix watched him , his eyebrows slightly raised , a faint smirk playing on his lips , his eyes twinkling with amusement as if enjoying a well staged farce .
To him , Elliots sell punishment , a desperate attempt to force Laurens forgiveness , was foolish and laughable .
He reached for a cigarette pack from the table beside the rocking chair , his long fingers deftly lighting one inhaling deeply , the smoke curled down his throat and slowly exhaled , forming a sheer veil that blurred his mocking expression .
He smoked leisurely , enjoying Elliots performance , exuding a lazy yet sinister aura .
It seemed as though he was the master of this world , amusing himself with mortals when bored .
Only when alone did he truly reveal his inner emotions .
The cigarette soon finished , and as he crushed the butt , sparks scattered beneath his fingertips .
Chapter 168 Peeking Through the Steam Suddenly , he paused , his drooping eyelids slowly lifting , revealing eyes both deep and slightly icy .
He muttered softly , Elliot is still too idle ; I need to find something for him to do With that , he picked up his phone and tapped the screen , dialing Joshs number .
But the phone rang unanswered , the monotone buzz echoing in the quiet room .
Hmm ? Felixs brow furrowed slightly .
Finished He called again , still no answer .
On the third try , the call automatically disconnected .
Felix glanced at the time 10 PM .
At this hour , Josh definitely wouldnt be asleep .
If he wasnt sleeping , he must not have heard the ring Thinking this .
Felix wasnt in a hurry .
He set the phone down and continued sitting in the rocking chair , watching the outside world ablaze with lightning and drenched in rain .
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