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

marched in the

yanked it open.

you shut up for a minute?” I snapped as soon as

what time

I was still drooling

who’s disturbing my

thing ever when you wake up

laughed out loud. I rolled my eyes as I spun on

on the bed with my face first, burying in

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prepare yourself ready.

beach right now!”

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next to me, his hand reached

I groaned, pushing his

hand was there on my head

“I’ve prepared a yellow swimsuit for you.

right?”

over so that I could face Jake but my

“Five more minutes…”

or I’ll carry you

as I heard the threat, and I ran as fast as I could to

the door shut

out Jake’s hearty

taking care of

washing my face, and

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surprised to see Jake lying down on the

are we going?” I inquired as I opened

wear. Jake was the one who purchased all

apparel, and they all comprise of seductive

dresses.

going to explore today, Celine.” he responded

pressed against his

far away so we’re

the island was

to determine whether or not it is a good

investment.”

When businessmen talk,

so on and so

people travelling with us are all very

number of them are eager to secure a

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