waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

She was wearing soft loungewear , her hair was a bit messy , and there were faint dark circles under her eyes , as if she hadn't slept well either . " Charlotte . " Bradley's throat was terribly dry , the words felt like they'd been scraped with sandpaper , stuck in his throat . He looked at her , the swirling emotions in his startlingly bright eyes almost threatening to drown a person . In the end , he just asked in a low voice , his tone one of extreme exhaustion , even a hint of weakness : " Aren't you going to invite me in to sit down ? Or ... get me a glass of water .

" He really looked like he was about to collapse . His face was pale , and his lips were a bit dry . It was as if all his strength had been drained , and he was running on willpower alone . Chapter 284 Charlotte was struck by this unprecedentedly vulnerable side of him . All her questions and the slight hurt from being ignored by him earlier were instantly replaced by worry . She quickly stepped aside to clear the doorway . " Come in ." Bradley followed her into the apartment , his steps unsteady . The room wasn't large , a standard studio apartment layout .

It was neat but felt a bit cold , as if the owner didn't plan on staying long . Charlotte closed the door and turned to get him some water , but she didn't expect Bradley to be right behind her , extremely close . The moment she turned , she almost bumped right into his chest . " You ... " Charlotte looked up , wanting to ask him why he had suddenly shown up here , and in such a state . But before the words could leave her mouth , it was as if Bradley had finally used up his last ounce of strength . !

Chapter 284 His body swayed , he stumbled , and his whole body sagged forward , his forehead resting heavily on her shoulder . Bradley's weight pressed down on her unexpectedly , carrying the dampness of sweat and a burning heat . The weight made Charlotte stagger back a step , and she instinctively reached out to steady his waist . She felt his lean muscles , now completely relaxed , under his tight , sweat - dampened shirt . " Bradley ? Charlotte jumped , her voice changing pitch , " What's wrong with you? Don't scare me !

" The man leaning on her shoulder let out a very soft , very tired whimper , with an almost imperceptible hint of grievance . " Charlotte ... my heart feels a little weird . " " Your heart? Chapter 284 I'm calling an ambulance right now . " Bradley reached out and hugged her , his arms tightening a little . " Don't . " His voice was muffled in the crook of her neck , the heat of his breath warming her skin . " I just didn't sleep all night , then climbed twelve floors , and did a round of CPR ...

" He paused , as if gathering his strength , then complained in a weak tone that was both whiny and self - righteously indignant : " My heart's beating so fast , it's uncomfortable , and I'm dead tired ." " Pulling an all - nighter , plus intense exercise and emotional stress ... Charlotte , it feels like an easy way to just drop dead ." He said that last part almost against her ear , his voice a faint , breathy whisper , full of a touching vulnerability . Charlotte's body instantly went rigid . His hot breath was on the side of her neck , the strength of his arm trapping her waist .

The man was leaning almost his entire body against her , Chapter 284 radiating heat and the faint smell of sweat . It wasn't unpleasant . It mixed with his unique scent , something like antiseptic and crisp cedar , creating an aggressive , masculine aura that completely enveloped her . " You ... " Charlotte's heart inexplicably skipped a beat at his mention of " sudden death , " her hands feeling the heat from his firm waist . She was torn between pushing him away and not . " Get up first .

Go sit on the sofa , I'll get you some water ." Charlotte tried to turn her head to avoid his scorching breath , using a bit of strength to push him away . Bradley didn't let go . He pushed his luck , burying his head even deeper , the tips of his hair brushing against the sensitive skin of her neck , sending a faint shiver through her . He let out a muffled , dissatisfied mumble , full of grievance and exhaustion . " I have no energy ... I can't move . " Bradley's voice was muffled and hoarse , " Charlotte , just let me Chapter 284 lean on you for a bit , just a little while ...

" Hearing him say her name in that low , raspy voice made Charlotte's heart tremble , and the hand that was , about to push him away suddenly lost its strength . She had never seen Bradley like this before . He seemed so vulnerable , and even a little ... shameless . But his earlier comment about " sudden death " still had her on edge , and she didn't have the heart to really push him away . He really did look completely exhausted . Chapter 285 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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