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 direction of the door

yanked it open.

I snapped as soon as I opened

you have any idea what time did I sleep last

a mess, and I was still drooling as I peered with tired

disturbing my

cutest thing ever

me instead and laughed out loud. I rolled my eyes as I spun on

on the bed with

*44%

$8 Engine

ready. Everyone

beach right now!”

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next to me, his hand reached out to slightly

I groaned, pushing his hand

was there on my head this time,

yellow swimsuit for you. It’s your

right?”

rolled over so that I could face Jake but my eyes

“Five more minutes…”

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

as I heard the threat, and I ran

shut with a resounding bang, I

Jake’s hearty

just finished taking care of my business in the

my face,

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see Jake lying down on the

I inquired as I opened the closet

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

and they all comprise of

dresses.

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

his palm was pressed

here. It’s a little far away so we’re

the island

determine whether

investment.”

When businessmen talk, they always

money, and so

are all very interested

are eager to secure a portion of it. You

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