Chapter 192: In a Different Way
"Not at all!" I replied quickly. But my face turned red.
There was a slight pause as we both did our best to calm down. Lucas retreated behind the canvas after flashing me a smile, while I sat stiffly in the chaise lounge.
My nerves calmed down only slightly. Listening to the rhythmic scratching of Lucas’s pencil on the canvas helped soothe me, but the heat from earlier was still present.
I glanced around the room, finding anything to distract me, until I finally landed on the small platter of snacks that Lucas had prepared for me.
Today, there were grapes, crackers, and an assortment of different kinds of cheeses spread beautifully on the silver platter.
I reached out and picked up a cracker with a slice of cheese and put it in my mouth. The saltiness of the cracker paired perfectly with the creamy cheese, creating a blissful pairing as I ate. My mouth felt a little dry, so I took a sip of the juice that was sitting beside the platter.
Oh, this is yummy.
It was sweet and slightly tangy, making me continue taking small sips, one after another.
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Behind me, the sun began to set, causing the light to beam down on me directly through the window. I was now feeling fully relaxed, too relaxed.
My head began to feel a little lightheaded, and I realized that I was now fully slumped on the chaise. But the initial warmth that was in my abdomen turned to heat and began to spread throughout my body.
My skin began to tingle, and my loose dress started to feel tight in all the wrong places.