Chapter 357: Why Don’t You Change Your Career?
Frozen upon her realization, Leslie unconsciously hid her face in the crook of Calix’s neck. Her ears caught the faint murmurs of the water ripples and his chuckles, alongside something more profound.
Was it the echo of her erratic heartbeat? Or, did the pounding sound belong to him?
Leslie didn’t know the answer. She quietly perceived the warmth of Calix’s body despite being half-submerged in the cool pool water.
Did his body heat course through her veins with the sole purpose of keeping her warm?
With his right hand under her knees and his left one supporting her back, his posture didn’t falter under the additional weight. He remained standing straight on the pool floor, the water barely touched his chest.
The waves gently glided through them, forming ripples. The summer sun beamed through the clear water, casting shimmers and shadows at the same time.
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Leslie still buried her face in the crook of Calix’s neck. Being this close to him allowed her to sense the faint vibrations coming from his chest as he continued to laugh softly.
"You... are you just going to hold me like this?"
Mustering up her courage, Leslie pulled away slightly from Calix. She almost stuttered. Her limpid eyes met his, seeing the mellowness in the way he smiled at her.
Calix raised one corner of his lips. Tilting his head, he raised his eyebrows. The shimmering droplets under his left eye made his two small moles more pronounced.
"Why? Can’t I? Does Mrs. Xu have something against her husband being romantic?"