Chapter 134: The rival of my boss
Wrapped under the sheets, Lucius caressed Layla’s hair with an affectionate and tender touch. He looked at the marks he left on her neck chest and shoulder, realizing he would completely lost it when they would be intimate. Even his body was covered in the red marks particularly around his neck and back, where she had dug her nails earlier.
But right now, she was in a slumber. It was night already, probably past the dinner time.
’I don’t want anything happen to Layla. Fiona was right. I’ve enemies because of the work I do. My past is something that can affect Layla too, but I don’t wish to let her go either. From now onward, I need to be more careful. I can’t afford to take risks, not with the woman I love the most,’ he thought.
Lucius quietly entered the washroom, dampened a towel with lukewarm water, and then returned to the room. He moved with care, not wanting to disturb Layla’s peaceful slumber.
Gently, he sat beside her and began wiping her body with the soft towel, making sure to be as tender as possible. Afterward, he carefully dressed her in a comfortable nightdress.
Not wanting to wake her from her rest, he decided against waking her up.
Lucius stepped back into the shower room, the steam enveloping him as he turned the hot water on, letting it pour over his tense body. He braced his hands against the cool tiles, his head hung low as the water ran down his back, trying to wash away the unease that had settled within him.
Running his fingers through his damp hair, he stared at the wall, the steady sound of the water filling the space, but offering little peace.
After a few moments, he finally turned off the tap and wrapped a towel around his waist, stepping out of the shower. He moved toward the closet, selecting some clothes, his mind still tangled with confusion. Once dressed, he flicked off the lights in the bedroom and walked toward his study.