Chapter 38

CELINE’S POV

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I awoke the following morning to the sound of a loud knock on the door, and I

was still feeling tired at the time…. so, I grumbled in response. I checked the

time on my phone, with my eyes only half–opened, it said was already eight

o’clock in the morning. I let out another groan as I laid down my phone and

pulled the sheets over my head to shield my face from the sunlight.

The night before, when I knew that remaining in the room would just hasten

my plunge into hell… I spent more than two hours with Jake in the restaurant,

just eating, laughing, and getting to know each other better.

When I finally made it back to the room, it was already three in the morning…

and Sebastian had, of course, already left. Jake continued to wake me up

with his loud knocks despite the fact that I had only gotten a few hours of

fitful sleep.

“Celine, wake up!” I heard him say, followed by a resounding pounding at my

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door.

“Ugh!” I muttered as I yanked the quilt off of my face, my limbs thrashing in

protest, and I was beyond fatigued to find the words to describe how I felt.

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The persistent pounding of his heavy blows was more than sufficient to

render my head numb in response to the pressure they applied. I was furious

as I yanked the blanket away from my body, stood up, and set my bare feet

the carpeted floor. I then marched in

yanked it open.

for a minute?” I snapped as soon

idea what time did I sleep last

hair was a mess, and I was still drooling as I

who’s disturbing my

are just the cutest thing ever

instead and laughed out loud. I rolled my eyes

and plopped down on the bed with my face first, burying in

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ready. Everyone

beach right now!”

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as he sat next to

shoulders. I groaned, pushing his hand

on my head this time, ruffling my

yellow swimsuit for you. It’s your favorite

right?”

rolled over so that I could face Jake

“Five more minutes…”

now or I’ll carry you to the bathroom?” I jumped

soon as I heard the threat, and

door shut

Jake’s

just finished taking care of my

my teeth and washing my face, and when I emerged,

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to see Jake lying

we going?” I inquired as I opened the closet door in search

clothing to wear. Jake was the one who purchased all of

they all

dresses.

going to explore today, Celine.” he responded as he

palm was pressed against his ear. “There’s an

a little far away

that the

to determine whether or not it is a

investment.”

course! When businessmen talk,

money, and so on and

all very interested in that island.”

eager to

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