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

on the carpeted floor. I then marched in the direction of the

yanked it open.

a minute?” I snapped as soon as

idea what time did I sleep

mess, and I was still drooling

who’s disturbing

the cutest thing ever

out loud. I rolled my eyes as

plopped down on the bed with my

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$8 Engine

yourself ready.

beach right now!”

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sagged as he sat next to me, his hand reached

I groaned, pushing his hand

on my head this time, ruffling

a yellow swimsuit for you. It’s your

right?”

over so that I

“Five more minutes…”

I’ll carry you to the bathroom?” I

heard the threat, and I ran as fast as

the door shut with a resounding bang,

Jake’s hearty

taking care of

brushing my teeth and washing my face, and

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to see Jake lying

I opened the closet door in search

was the one who

all comprise

dresses.

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

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

near here. It’s a little far away so we’re going

that the island was

determine whether or not it is a good

investment.”

talk,

so

people travelling with us are all

number of them are eager to secure a portion of it. You

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